GROUNDED: Finding Stability in Chaotic Times
GROUNDED: Finding Stability in Chaotic Times
2675 Benet Rd, Saint Paul, MN, USA
January 16 - 18, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- retreats, spiritual direction, conferencing
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Mary received her training as a spiritual director from Christos Center for Spirituality in Lino Lakes, MN. She is a retired attorney. Before law school, Mary served in full-time ministry for about ten years. She has a B.A. in English from the University of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota and has also done extensive graduate level work in Biblical studies and psychology.
Mary’s approach to spiritual direction involves deep listening. Her own experience of being deeply listened to and heard has profoundly shaped who she is and who she is becoming. She loves to ask questions that stir deep thought and reflection and sees this as way of helping people deepen their relationship with God and with others.
She loves to help others see that they are beloved and guiding them in a journey of learning how to live in God’s great love for them.
Mary is accepting new directees.
Details of this retreat
When the Roman Empire crumbled into ruins in the 5th century, St. Benedict of Nursia responded to the collapse of an empire, the corruption of the church and blatant consumerism with a call to stability. So, what is Stability?
That’s exactly what we’ll explore together in this program. The word stability, which comes from the Latin “stabilis”, essentially means to “be rooted”. We’ll discuss what it means to be rooted in God, rooted in Self, and rooted in Relationships. We’ll look at how to maintain stability in times of change and chaos and consider some practices that can help us do that very thing.
Join us for this exciting journey!
Schedule
prayer, meals, workshops
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery, 2675 Benet Rd, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Directions
There are many buildings near the corner of Larpenteur and Century Avenues. Events and retreats are hosted at St. Paul's Monastery. Please be sure to check your destination is set to St. Paul's Monastery, 2675 Benet Rd, St. Paul, MN 55109. Call 651.777.8181 for assistance.
Directions
From I-94
Take Century Avenue (Hwy 120) exit.
Go North 3 miles to Larpenteur Avenue.
Turn left. Monastery Way is the first right. Go straight to get to St. Paul's Monastery.
From I-694
Take Century Avenue (Hwy 120) exit.
Go South 4 miles to Benet Road, just before the light at Larpenteur Avenue.
Turn right. St. Paul's Monastery is visible on the right.
From Hwy 36
Take Century Avenue (Hwy 120) exit.
Go South about 2 miles to Benet Road.
Turn right. St. Paul's Monastery is on the right.
Directions
From I-94
Take Century Avenue (Hwy 120) exit.
Go North 3 miles to Larpenteur Avenue.
Turn left. Monastery Way is the first right. Go straight to get to St. Paul's Monastery.
From I-694
Take Century Avenue (Hwy 120) exit.
Go South 4 miles to Benet Road, just before the light at Larpenteur Avenue.
Turn right. St. Paul's Monastery is visible on the right.
From Hwy 36
Take Century Avenue (Hwy 120) exit.
Go South about 2 miles to Benet Road.
Turn right. St. Paul's Monastery is on the right.
Accommodation
Commuter (No overnight stay)
Commuters enjoy the amenities of the Benedictine Center, even without spending the night. All commuters enjoy the public spaces of the Monastery, including the St. Paul's Monastery Gallery, monastic library, meditation chapel (when the Sisters are not at prayer), courtyard, dining room, and other sitting areas. If indicated within the description of a program, guests may also enjoy the luxury of a private room for the day.
Program with Overnight
A single room offers spacious solitude. With at least one writing desk, rocker, and bed in each room, guests can relax with a book, pray, and rest comfortably. A bathroom may be shared with an adjacent room, but personal retreat guests are afforded the luxury of an empty room next door whenever possible.
What's Included
- meals
What's Not Included
- travel
Last Chance