Hitting the Time Factor Head On

by Vic Klimoski, director

We sometimes find ourselves at the Center being a bit glib about how people should spend their time.  "People should be signing up for one of our workshops or a retreat," we say.  "They would gain so much for the time invested." 

But often even as those sentiments are being said aloud, we realize that few people feel free to spend time outside the ordinary demands of daily life.  Family, work, social commitments, involvement in church or other primary groups all demand attention.  Taking time for one's spiritual growth, while a seemingly wonderful idea, appears as a luxury. Read on...

“The Center has been an immense contributor to my spiritual development...and I am on the path Home. Thank you all deeply.” Linda

“I have had just the right balance of solitude and community. What a blessing to be able to be apart without feeling alone on my journey.” Carolyn

Welcoming All Guests For Years
To Come

The Benedictine Center and the Cloister Gift Shop will remain open as the monastic community builds its new home on the north end of the campus beginning in April 2008. 

The Center will continue its retreat ministry during the construction period and move into the new monastery upon its completion in 2009.

Reserve your personal or group retreat today by calling 651.777.7251 or emailing benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org. 

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