Spiritual Enrichment Program
Program Description
A program that includes eight Saturday morning gatherings (via Zoom) to dialogue on sections of a book, an optional two-night retreat at a time convenient for you, and an option to meet with a spiritual director.
Two programming options for participants:
- Eight online meetings plus a two-night retreat with optional spiritual direction session.
- Eight online meetings only.
The Registration deadline is August 29, 2025
Here’s a downloadable brochure and flyer (coming soon) to share with friends.
The Silent Retreat
Choose a convenient time for a three-day silent personal retreat experience at the Benedictine Peace Center as included in the entire program choice cost. You will be welcomed on a space-available basis. You are welcome to join the monastic community for liturgy. Meals may be enjoyed with the sisters or in silence. A spiritual direction session is optional.
The program cost for the entire program (8 online sessions, two-night retreat, and spiritual direction) is $400.
The cost for the 8 online sessions only is $250.
The Monthly Gathering
The monthly two-hour gathering will include prayer and reflective dialogue with staff and other program participants on the focus topic for the month. The meetings are held on Zoom from 9:30—11:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. The sessions are led by Benedictine Peace Center staff with expertise in a particular topic.
When will we meet?
Dates for the Spiritual Enrichment Program gatherings for 2024-2025 are the following Saturdays:
September 13, 2025 January 10, 2026
October 11, 2025 February 14, 2026
November 8, 2025 March 14, 2026
December 13, 2025 April 11, 2026
The Tears of Things:
Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
This year’s book selection explores how biblical prophets’ astute critique of culture and institutions and their resistance to injustice can inform our response to contemporary challenges.
Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher, Father Richard Rohr bears witness to the deep wisdom of Christian mysticism and traditions of action and contemplation. Founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, Father Richard teaches how God’s grace guides us to our birthright as beings made of Divine Love. He is the author of numerous books, including The Universal Christ, The Wisdom Pattern, Just This, and Falling Upward.
You can find him on Twitter @RichardRohrOFM.
To register, use the ‘Register Now’ button below or email or call the Peace Center
at BenedictinePeaceCtr@yanktonbenedictines.org/ 605-668-6292.
The program cost for the entire program (8 online sessions, two-night retreat, and spiritual direction) is $400.
The cost for the 8 online sessions only is $250.
Payment options:
Pay at the time of online registration
or use our payment page
or send a check payable to Benedictine Peace Center
1005 W 8th St., Yankton, SD 57078