Programs
Spiritual Director Donation of Directees Portal
This portal is to allow Spiritual Directors to make a donation for the BC directees they see annually through the Benedictine Center as agreed to on the September 11, 2025 meeting.
Explore/Inquire About a Customized Personal Retreat
The experienced members of the Benedictine Center staff enjoy helping women and men like you find just the right blend of resources for their unique spiritual journeys. With a better sense of your preferences in terms of timing, special diets, accommodations and more, we will help you plan your retreat and gather any resources you might need, […]
Spiritual Direction (virtual, one-on-one)
We are currently offering Spiritual Direction via telephone or web only. The recommended donation for one-on-one spiritual direction is $75. Registration for this program is used primarily to log payments.
Quiet Retreat (1 night)
A Quiet Retreat gives you one night away from responsibilities. The room and three home-cooked meals are prepared with a personal touch. You are welcome but not obligated to join the Sisters for prayer. Take in the art, read, or walk the labyrinth as you choose. The time is yours. Some guests find it helpful to […]
Peace Retreat (2 nights)
A Peace Retreat helps you settle in to the calm that greets you at the monastery doors. Day 1 helps you familiarize yourself with the beauty and resources. Day 2 allows you the freedom to linger without travel. Day 3 allows you to ease back into normal life. The Peace Retreat helps you begin to feel […]
Sustaining the Practice Retreat (3+ nights)
Often people who are feeling called to integrate the disciplines of silence and spiritual practice into their lives choose a retreat of three nights or more. A Sustaining the Practice Retreat invites a person to set aside a significant window of time (between 3 and 7 nights) for renewal and growth. One can explore the riches of […]
Day of Prayer (no overnight)
A Day of Prayer is a simple way to step into some quiet. Enjoy a private room and whatever degree of solitude you prefer. Some guests join the Sisters for midday prayer and visit with them at lunch. Others prefer to journal, read, pray and walk the grounds at their leisure. The monastic library, art […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - November 12, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
What is Spiritual Direction?
With Mary Ebb
While “spiritual direction” might sound a bit lofty, it is simply a relationship in which one person guides another in attending to the presence and call of God. Sometimes called “spiritual companioning”, spiritual direction is for anyone yearning for God. You may have a sense of longing for a deeper relationship with God or simply […]
2025-11-21: Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina Retreat
With Laurie Erickson and Gwen Pickering
Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat In this silent retreat, you will experience a time of profound silence and praying the Scriptures as you enter into a deeper relationship with God and self. This retreat blends a rhythm of centering prayer, lectio divina, and prayer with the monastic community. There will be some time for […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - December 10, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Poetic Medicine with Lisa Mer
With Lisa Mer
“By making us stop for a moment, poetry gives us an opportunity to think about ourselves as human beings on this planet and what we mean to each other.” — Rita Dove You are invited into a welcoming creative circle where poetry becomes a pathway to insight, healing, and wholeness. Together, we’ll explore the […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - January 14, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
What is Spiritual Direction?
With Mary Ebb
While “spiritual direction” might sound a bit lofty, it is simply a relationship in which one person guides another in attending to the presence and call of God. Sometimes called “spiritual companioning”, spiritual direction is for anyone yearning for God. You may have a sense of longing for a deeper relationship with God or simply […]
Lectio Divina and Living with Illness: Reading the Sacred Text of your Body.
With Sheryl Rose
This three-part online workshop will be held January 21, February 4 and February 18 from 10:30am-12:00pm over Zoom. Space is limited. Many of us live with illnesses or chronic conditions that prevent us from fully living our lives in the way we desire. Even though there may be no physical cure for our suffering, God […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - February 11, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
What is Spiritual Direction?
With Mary Ebb
While “spiritual direction” might sound a bit lofty, it is simply a relationship in which one person guides another in attending to the presence and call of God. Sometimes called “spiritual companioning”, spiritual direction is for anyone yearning for God. You may have a sense of longing for a deeper relationship with God or simply […]
Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer Retreat
With Gwen Pickering and Mary Lapham
This a silent retreat for people who have been practicing Centering Prayer for at least 6 months. In Centering Prayer, we consent to God's presence and action in stillness. In the Welcoming Prayer, we consent to God's presence and action in ordinary, everyday settings. Both of these prayers help us to deepen our relationship with […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - March 11, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
What is Spiritual Direction?
With Mary Ebb
While “spiritual direction” might sound a bit lofty, it is simply a relationship in which one person guides another in attending to the presence and call of God. Sometimes called “spiritual companioning”, spiritual direction is for anyone yearning for God. You may have a sense of longing for a deeper relationship with God or simply […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - April 8, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - May 13, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]