St. Paul's Monastery

05/30/2026

Introducing two-hour gatherings, where you are invited to walk the Labyrinth at your own pace, pause for reflection at the center, and return along the same path. An introduction to the labyrinth and gentle guidance will be offered enfolding the following themes before the walk: Welcoming All That Is, Holding On and Letting Go, and Harvesting.

Join us for a walk together which invites reflection, mindfulness, and renewal.

https://tinyurl.com/Summer-Labyrinth
(or view the http://linktr.ee in our bio.)

05/28/2026

We give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit and for the faithful hearts of our Oblates who made their Final Oblation to St. Paul’s Monastery on the Solemnity of Pentecost.

May the fire of the Holy Spirit continue to kindle wisdom, courage, and peace in their lives, and may their witness inspire all of us to listen more deeply for God’s voice and respond with generous hearts.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our new and renewing Oblates! Left to right Carrie Twist, Jeff Dols, Jody Lenz, Mirella Rossi-Heimpel, Colleen Hartmon Bollom, Chris Zupfer, and Ann Job.

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05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Coming soon! The first session of the Discovering Benedictine Values series, Stability.

Stability invites us to stay grounded through change, uncertainty, and daily routine. It teaches faithfulness to place, people, and prayer, trusting that transformation often happens not in escape, but in perseverance.

This is an online series occurring on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, starting May 28 and running through August 20. You can sign up for just one session, all of them, or pick and choose those of interest to you.

The Rule of St. Benedict is as relevant as ever in our current climate of political upheaval and cultural uncertainty. All sessions cover values which invite rootedness, attentiveness, and relational depth.

Come explore a tradition that continues to offer wisdom for uncertain times.

Go to our Linktr.ee in our bio or visit the link: https://benedictinecenter.secure.retreat.guru/program/discovering-benedictine-values/

05/19/2026

With gratitude for their Benedictine spirit of hospitality and service, we thank Joan Norgon, Gary Summerville, and Mike Rowe for joining the Hill-Murray School Pioneer volunteers for the annual Pioneer Day of Service at St. Paul's Monastery.

Volunteers spent the morning weeding, mulching, completing drainage work, and making repairs throughout the monastery grounds.

Special thanks to Tod Twist, Toby Twist, and Brent Johnson for their leadership, and to President Melissa Dan and Sister Linda for stopping by personally to thank volunteers for their service and stewardship.

It was a beautiful morning helping to keep the Monastery campus welcoming to all who seeking time for renewal and prayer.

05/16/2026

A lovely spring day is the perfect time for a peaceful and prayerful walk within the Monastery grounds, unless there are disruptions (Can you spot them?). Tomorrow starting at 7:00am until 12:30pm we will be eliminating them. Would you like to help us? Tomorrow is the Pioneer Day of Service, you can join a crew of helpers from Hill-Murray School on a variety of tasks needed to give you and visitors like you the full Monastery contemplative experience. Check out the link and sign up, there are options for all abilities. See you tomorrow!

https://tinyurl.com/9p9smy9f

05/15/2026

What a lovely day for the children of Maple Tree Child Care Center! They were out and about on the Monastery grounds to celebrate bike day. All children from toddlers to preschool were using the Monastery paths with all types of "vehicles" and orange cones here and there to tell them when to stop. It was a fun site.

05/15/2026

Peace requires intention. 🤹‍♀️

Our latest blog post explores the practice of pausing, clearing away the modern noise, and actively creating space.

Read on to learn how the Benedictine Center can help create that space with time for purposeful and personal growth, then
share your thoughts.

How do you protect your quiet time during a busy week?

https://stpaulsmonastery.org/make-space-for-what-matters/

05/14/2026

Born in a time of political collapse and cultural uncertainty, the Rule offered a path of stability, balance, and community that continues to speak powerfully into our own age of disruption and transition.

In other words, the Rule of St. Benedict is as relevant as ever in our current climate of political upheaval and cultural uncertainty.

This series will explore some of the foundational Benedictine commitments—stability, deep listening, humility, hospitality, community, stewardship, justice, respect for persons and others.

Join us for one session or several sessions or all of them!
Please help us spread the word by passing this along to a friend or sharing it with your networks

Learn more and register at: https://tinyurl.com/4vjax2v9