First Friday Series 2025-2026
"Followers of the Gospel"
10 AM - 12 Noon
Set aside time for this monthly event of spiritual nourishment. A monthly conference with guest speakers is the highlight of this program. Enjoy the opportunity to walk the monastery grounds after the program.
Throughout his ministry, Jesus was questioned by individuals who were trying to understand how his teachings applied to them. This season the First Friday presentations will focus on some of the questions raised and how some of his followers have responded.
Schedule
October 3, 2025 – Overview + St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. David Pendleton Oakerhater - Kathy Frick, Obl.SB, presenter. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations (Matt. 29:19)
November 14 (special date) – St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal – Steve Palmer, presenter. I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink (Matt. 25:3)
December 5 – St. Frances (Mother) Cabrini – Linda Kusse-Wolfe, Obl.SB, presenter. I was a stranger and you invited me in (Matt. 25:35)
February 6, 2026 – Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ – presenter to be announced. I was in prison and you came to visit me (Matt. 25:36)
March 6 – St. Peter Damien and St. Marianne Cope – Sister Joanna, presenter. I was sick and you looked after me (Matt. 25:35)
April 17 (special date) – Carlos Acutis – Sister Julia Elena, presenter. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations (Matt. 29:19)
May 1 – Ven. Mary Elizabeth Lange, OSP and Ven. Pierre Toussaint - Sister Kay, presenter. He asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29)
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Suggested Donation: $25. For more information or to register, contact the Benedictine Pastoral Center, at www.benedictinepastoralcenter.org, [email protected], or call 703-393-2485.
Schedule
October 3, 2025 – Overview + St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. David Pendleton Oakerhater - Kathy Frick, Obl.SB, presenter. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations (Matt. 29:19)
November 14 (special date) – St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal – Steve Palmer, presenter. I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink (Matt. 25:3)
December 5 – St. Frances (Mother) Cabrini – Linda Kusse-Wolfe, Obl.SB, presenter. I was a stranger and you invited me in (Matt. 25:35)
February 6, 2026 – Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ – presenter to be announced. I was in prison and you came to visit me (Matt. 25:36)
March 6 – St. Peter Damien and St. Marianne Cope – Sister Joanna, presenter. I was sick and you looked after me (Matt. 25:35)
April 17 (special date) – Carlos Acutis – Sister Julia Elena, presenter. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations (Matt. 29:19)
May 1 – Ven. Mary Elizabeth Lange, OSP and Ven. Pierre Toussaint - Sister Kay, presenter. He asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29)
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Suggested Donation: $25. For more information or to register, contact the Benedictine Pastoral Center, at www.benedictinepastoralcenter.org, [email protected], or call 703-393-2485.