- Programs
- Retreats
- Spiritual Direction
February 22 (Ash Wednesday) to March 28, 2012 Choosing Compassion: The Paradox of Power - a six-session Lenten journey embracing the compassion of Jesus in all of our relationships facilitated by Sisters Charlotte Lee and Andrea Westkamp, OSB. Suggested donation $15 per session or $65 for the whole series. More information & Registration Form
May 31, 2012 Retreat day with Father Bill Sheehan of Contemplative Outreach at the Monastery. Suggested donation $50.00 includes refreshments and lunch. Registration Form
Join us for First Fridays in the Monastery from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
Conference 10 to 11:15 am; Mass 11:30-12:15; suggested donation $20.00, lunch available with the Sisters, additional donation $5.00; afterwards guests are invited to enjoy the campus and visit our beautiful gift shop.
The topics will be taken from "Fresh Bread and Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment" by Sister Joyce Rupp. OSM. (Available for sale at the Monastery)
- February 3, 2012, Mrs. Gillian Quintana, OblSB, The Courageous Heart: Growing through the hardships of life
- March 2, 2012, S. Mary Clark, OSB, The Hidden Treasure: Searching for what is missing in our lives during Lent
- April 13,2012, Ms. Kathy Frick, OblSB,The Little Easters: Noticing the simple, joyful moments of spring
- May 4, 2012, S. Trinidad Montero, OSB, The Heart of the Seed: Recognizing potential for wholeness in growth
- June 1, 2012, S. Charlotte Lee, OSB, The Encircling Rainbow: Sharing God's promises and signs of hope.
S. Charlotte Lee facilitates Lectio Divina/Centering Prayer on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
For more
information on Lectio Divina click here.
 The Samaritan Woman Retreat is a directed retreat for individuals based on the 4th Chapter of John's Gospel (Jesus and the Samaritan Woman). If you are dealing with mid life issues, entering a new phase of spiritual growth, feeling stuck, or transitioning this retreat might be for you.
The retreat promotes insight into oneself and one’s relationship with God through journaling on Scripture (with suggested questions) and then individual sharing with the director. The retreat employs prayer, Lection Divina, scripture, insights from Jungian psychology, use of imagination in reflection on Scripture, and the spirituality of the 12 steps.
There are nine segments which can be done in nine days, nine weeks, etc. A suggested donation of $50.00 per session is requested, but no one is refused for lack of funds (sliding scale).
For more information please contact the Benedictine Pastoral Center or S. Charlotte Lee, OSB at 703-361-0106 or e-mail her at scharlottelee@hotmail.com.
- Spiritual direction is an opportunity to journey with a
companion seeking the way of God in our journey of life. Through the
growth that comes we find peace and nourishment which enables us to be
more of the image of God we were created to be. In the process we
explore obstacles to being at peace with ourselves and the blessings
that lead to peace and giving ourselves to our sisters and brothers.
We are
able to offer Spiritual Direction or Spiritual Companioning to persons
seeking it. Three Sisters and three lay members of the staff
offer spiritual direction.
For more
information call 703 393 2485 or email bpcosb@comcast.net.
- S. Charlotte Lee facilitates Lectio Divina/Centering Prayer on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
For more
information on Lectio Divina click here.
- Education for Parish Service will not be meeting at the Benedictine Sisters' Monastery but will move to Triangle, VA to be closer to participants' homes. To find out more about this excellent Catholic theological educational program go to http://eps.trinitydc.edu.
- Come study the Gospel of St. Luke with S. Charlotte Lee using the Little Rock Scripture Study as a guide, Wednesday mornings March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6 and 13 from 10:00 to 11:30 am at the Monastery.
- Education for Parish Service will not be meeting at the Benedictine Sisters' Monastery but will move to Triangle, VA to be closer to participants' homes. To find out more aboutthis excellent Catholic theological educational program go to http://eps.trinitydc.edu.
- Come study the Gospel of St. Luke with S. Charlotte Lee using the Little Rock Scripture Study as a guide, Wednesday mornings March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6 and 13 from 10:00 to 11:30 am at the Monastery.
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