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BENEDICTINE CENTER
Retreats with Others
opportunities to explore spiritual questions
and find renewal with others on the journey
For more information or to register
Email the Benedictine Center or call 651.777.7251
Registering last minute?
While we welcome walk-ins, it is always wise to call 651.777.8181
to insure that an event has not been filled or cancelled.
Customized Group Retreats
Retreats for your parish or faith group can be scheduled at the Benedictine Center or at your site. Members of our staff can offer days of prayer and renewal, including instruction in centering prayer and lectio divina. Costs negotiated.
A Day Away
Parish staffs are invited to take advantage of our meeting spaces, which can accommodate small and large groups, for a day of reflection, planning, and prayer. The cost includes conference room, audio visual equipment, use of facilities and meals as listed. See Rates. Private rooms are available for overnight retreats. Expert consultation for planning and/or facilitating meetings is available as well at $50 per hour.
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 Benedict in Changing Times
A Keynote Series Celebrating the 30th Anniversary
of the Benedictine Center
The Benedictine way emerged from within an ancient period of political and social unrest, calling men and women to live steadfast in a biblical vision of discipleship. Across changing and challenging centuries, the Rule of St. Benedict persisted with timeless wisdom. The Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery continues to share that wisdom as it helps people learn to live as disciples in the midst of busy, complex lives, helping women and men re-discover the power of prayer and community in ways that can endure. In 2013, the Sisters celebrate thirty years of their retreat ministry with four events. Click on the title below to register for each event.
What Monasticism Teaches the World (S. Mary Forman OSB, Jan. 25)
Art and Scripture (Esther de Waal, Mar. 21)
Jul. 11, 2013 A Practiced Christianity (S. Meg Funk OSB)
In an age of disposability, uncertainty, and amidst an absence of mutual respect in public dialog, the virtues and practices of Benedictinism speak with prophetic urgency. Author and teacher of monastic spirituality S. Meg Funk OSB brings to light a vision for discipleship still persuasive after 1500 years.
Fall 2013 Festival of Readings and Hymns with Exhibit of The Saint John's Bible
Benedictine monasteries have been places where art in all its forms inspires devotion to God. This closing event of the 30th Anniversary Celebration lets sacred art and hymns proclaim the presence of God that anchors the retreat ministry.
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May
Exhibit: Heaven and the Heart: Art as an Act of Reconciliation
(Chuck and Peg Hoffman) open thru May 27
School of Lectio Reunion
Fri., May 31, 7p thru Sun., Jun. 2, 1p
S. Carol Rennie OSB and S. Virginia Matter OSB
$125
A time for alums of any School of Lectio Divina to renew their practice and be refreshed by the rhythm of prayer, quiet, and conversation at St. Paul’s Monastery. Register online.
JUNE
Exhibit: A Benedictine Artist: Practicing Her Craft with All Humility
(S. Virginia Matter OSB) opens Jun. 2
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., Jun. 21, 7-8p
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Jun. 24, 7-9p
Dan Johnson
Freewill offering
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men’s spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
JULY
Benedictine in Changing Times: A Practiced Christianity
Thurs., Jul. 11, 7-9p
S. Meg Funk OSB
$30
In an age of disposability, uncertainty, and amidst an absence of mutual respect in public dialog, the virtues and practices of Benedictinism speak with prophetic urgency. Author and teacher of monastic spirituality S. Meg Funk OSB brings to light a vision for discipleship still persuasive after 1500 years. Register online.
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School of Lectio Divina
Fri., Jul. 5, 1p thru Wed., Jul. 10, 1p
S. Meg Funk OSB
$700 includes lodging and meals
The Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery is offering the School of Lectio Divina to adapt the ancient monastic riches of sustained lectio divina to contemporary people. Through an intensive retreat experience set in the rhythm of life at St. Paul’s Monastery, participants receive teaching about lectio, spend time meditating on a sacred text significant for them, have the opportunity to connect with a lectio companion, and participate in reflective conversation with other participants. In addition, the Center will provide a variety of on-going support activities and resources after the retreat participants make sustained lectio divina core to individual prayer and spiritual development. Limit 15 guests. Application materials available online or by contacting the Benedictine Center.
Click here for a description of the School of Lectio Divina.
Click here for a PDF copy of the application form.
Click here for a Word copy of the application form.
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Ministry of Mothers Sharing National Training & Conference
Spiritual Growth – Connections – Renewal
Thurs., Jul. 18 thru Fri., Jul. 20, 2013
You are invited to spend 3 days with fantastic women from across the country at the 2013 National Training & Conference to be held at St. Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul, MN. Be enriched by participating in the total training & conference. Not only will you benefit from the offerings, you will also be renewed by time away, enriching conversation, prayers shared, and home cooked meals. Visit www.ministryofmotherssharing.org.
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., Jul. 19, 7-8p
Monastic Community
Freewill offering
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Jul. 22, 7-9p
Dan Johnson
Freewill offering
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men’s spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
AUGUST
Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat
Fri., Aug. 9, 7p thru Wed., Aug. 14, 1p
S. Virginia Matter OSB
$375 includes lodging and meals
$150 thru Sunday only
Experience a time of profound silence and praying the Scriptures as you enter into deeper relationship with God and self. Blends a rhythm of centering prayer, lectio divina, and prayer with the monastic community. Register online.
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., Aug. 16, 7-8p
Monastic Community
Freewill offering
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Aug. 26 7-9p
Dan Johnson
Freewill offering
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men’s spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
For more information or to register
Email the Benedictine Center or call 651.777.7251
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