Discovering Dominican monastic life
A discernment retreat with the Dominican Sisters
Discovering Dominican monastic life
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A vocation with the Dominican Sisters?
If you want to learn more about Dominican life, if you want to reflect on the question of vocation, or if you want to deepen a desire already taking root within you, there is nothing better than spending time in a monastery!
An immersion program within the community for the purpose of vocational discernment. After an initial inquiry, interested individuals are contacted by the reference Sister (by phone) to determine whether our program is the right fit for them.
Most of the young women who have taken part in this program did not go on to become nuns, but according to their own accounts, they received a great deal from the experience.
Dara's testimony: "I was able to discover life on the cloister side, and I could ask all the questions I had about religious life, faith, and Christian and Catholic traditions. The Sisters always answered me with compassion and kindness. I believe this program was essential in my discovery of my faith, and if you feel a desire, a little curiosity, a small call saying 'what if I tried?', don't hold back and go for it!"
This retreat is intended for young women aged 18-30 who are considering religious life.
Wednesday, May 13 (afternoon):
- Welcome at the guest house by the reference Sister,
- First Vespers of the Ascension,
- Meal with the community,
- Vigils and Compline.
Thursday, May 14 (Ascension):
- Lauds,
- Free time, work, or meeting with the reference Sister,
- Eucharist,
- Meal,
- Community recreation,
- Midday Hour,
- Free time, meeting with the reference Sister, or talk,
- Vespers,
- Mental prayer,
- Meal,
- Community recreation,
- Compline.
Friday, May 15:
- Office of Readings,
- Mental prayer,
- Lauds,
- Work, meeting with the reference Sister, or talk,
- Eucharist,
- Meal,
- Free time,
- Work, talk, or meeting with the reference Sister,
- Vespers,
- Mental prayer,
- Meal,
- Community recreation or free time.
Saturday, May 16:
- Office of Readings,
- Mental prayer,
- Lauds,
- Work, meeting with the reference Sister, or talk,
- Eucharist,
- Meal,
- Free time,
- Work, talk, or meeting with the reference Sister,
- Vespers,
- Mental prayer,
- Meal,
- Community recreation or free time.
Sunday, May 17:
- Lauds,
- Free time, work, or meeting with the reference Sister,
- Eucharist,
- Meal,
- Community recreation,
- Midday Hour,
- Departure.
Free-will offering.
Please let us know before the retreat if you have any dietary requirements.