Tag: monastery of st. gertrude

Lent has shifted from guilt-driven rituals to spiritual renewal, with prayer, good works and reflection. Benedictines also encourage reading a new book!

Prayer often focuses on speaking, but true connection with God involves deep listening. St. Benedict emphasized humility, silence, and attentive listening to God.

Discover the true meaning of Advent beyond the commercialized hype. Explore how the Benedictine Sisters celebrate this special season.

Discover local retreat centers in the Inland Northwest. Join us for a three-part series exploring Harmony Woods, St. Gertrude Monastery and Immaculate Heart Retreat Center.

The Monastery of St. Gertrude continues the ancient Catholic tradition of All Souls Month through their Beloved Souls Prayer Project, inviting community members to honor deceased loved ones throughout November.

Explore the Season of Creation through Benedictine values. Learn how the Center for Benedictine Life practices environmental stewardship, from managing 1,000 acres of land to creating programs for ecological awareness and justice.

Encouraged by the “Rule of St. Benedict” to welcome all guests as Christ, this evolving Benedictine community of Sisters, oblates, employees and others enjoys the presence of students from universities across the Pacific Northwest during their academic year.