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The Thomas Merton Chapter Group


  • Virtual or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center 2200 88th Avenue West Rock Island, IL, 61201 United States (map)

“Every breath we draw is a gift of God’s love; every moment of existence is a grace.”  

- Thomas Merton  

Benet House is an official chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society (International Merton Society).  The chapter meets to read, discuss and grow in the understanding of Merton’s life and writings.  Videos, articles, books, speakers, and features from Tuesday With Merton are some of the resources used.  The group decides the monthly focus.  

Click here to download the syllabus.

Date:  3rd Monday of the month: Aug. 19, Nov. 18; 

2025: Jan. 20, Mar. 17-18 (overnight retreat), May 19.

Time:  6:30-8 pm.

Retreat Leader:  Sr. Bobbi Bussan, OSB.  

Fee:  $15/session:  Books purchased on your own.  Mar. retreat:  $140 (private room); $133 (dble. room); $105 (commuter).

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