Prayer & meditation
Oblate Ongoing Formation: Listening to the Rule
Oblates of St. Paul’s Monastery (and their guests) gather on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (unless rescheduled). This is an opportunity to be together as an Oblate community, but also to spend intentional time in prayer, lectio, and study – all pillars of what it means to be Benedictine. These monthly sessions are also […]
Visio Divina: "Seeing the Word" Lenten Series with the Saint John's Bible
With Travis Salisbury, OblSB
Lenten Series: Seeing the Word with The Saint John’s Bible Fridays of Lent • 7:00–7:45 PM on ZoomFebruary–Good Friday | Limited to 20 Participants | $15 Materials Fee Enter more deeply into the beauty, mystery, and transformative power of Scripture this Lent through Seeing the Word, a lectio divina–based series using illuminations from The Saint […]
Book Discussion Group for Working Professionals: Workplace as Worthplace
With Travis Salisbury, OblSB
Book Discussion Group for Working Professionals: St. Benedict’s Guide to Improving your Work Life, Workplace as Worthplace. Discover a meaningful way to nourish your spirit and transform your work life by joining our 12-week lunch-hour book group and retreat experience based on St. Benedict’s Guide to Improving Your Work Life: Workplace as Worthplace. Each week […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship Series (FY25-26)
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 Series (FY26-27)
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 […]
Oblate Ongoing Formation: Listening to the Rule (FY26-27)
Oblates of St. Paul’s Monastery (and their guests) gather on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (unless rescheduled). This is an opportunity to be together as an Oblate community, but also to spend intentional time in prayer, lectio, and study – all pillars of what it means to be Benedictine. These monthly sessions are also […]
Ongoing Prayer Opportunities
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 […]
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 This is the last in a series of three sessions. However, each session stands alone and you are welcome to participate even if […]