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*Original artwork by Sr. Carolyn Miguel, OSB, Monastery of St. Gertrude

*Quotes from the Rule are from A Reader's Version of The Rule of Saint Benedict by Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Inc. Used with permission.

For more information:

Sr. Teresa Jackson, OSB
Spirituality Outreach Ministry
Monastery of St. Gertrude
465 Keuterville Road
Cottonwood, ID 83522-5183
(208) 962-3224
FAX: (208) 962-7212
e-mail: outreachretreats@hotmail.com

A Benedictine Spirituality On-line Retreat

Part One: Monasticism: It’s Not Just For Monks Any More

- Monasticism: An Ancient Way For Modern Times

Part Two: Our Guide for the Journey: Benedict of Nursia

- Who Was Benedict?
- Life in Benedict’s Monastery

Part Three: God Calls out: An Introduction to Benedictine Spirituality

- We Begin by Listening
- Are We Ready to Respond?

Part Four: Staying Focused on Christ: A Life of Structure, Moderation and Balance

- How Do We Create A Balance of Work and Prayer in Our Lives?
- All We Need But Not All We Want
- How to Work to Live Without Living to Work

Part Five: Prayer: We Meet God Daily

- Lectio Divina: Praying the Word
- Together Sing Praise

Part Six: Community: Bringing Us Altogether to Everlasting Life

- Wearing Down the Edges: The Process of Community

Part Seven: Obedience and Humility: The Paradox of Submission and Freedom

- Obedience: Who Do We Listen To?
- Humility: The Soil of Our Heart

Part Eight: Hastening Toward Home

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Are you a single woman discerning a vocation to Benedictine life?  Would you like to correspond with someone as you take this retreat?

Please contact:
Janet Barnard OSB
Vocation Director
Monastery of St. Gertrude
Cottonwood, ID 83522
vocation@stgertrudes.org