Prayer & meditation

Ongoing Prayer Opportunities

Open Dates

Today's seekers are often looking for meaningful, low-obligation experiences. At the Benedictine Center, the Sisters' rhythm of daily prayer inspires unique possibilities for connection. Sisters and facilitators hold open a space, sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly. Women and men with any level of experience can then drop-in when it works works with their schedules and needs. Most […]

2025-03-14: Centering Prayer & Welcoming Prayer

With Mary Lapham and Gwen Pickering

March 14 - 16, 2025
Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery

Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer Retreat 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 […]