Workshops and Retreats  +            Preach, Pray, Participate +

Monthly Days of Prayer, Study, and Preaching

​The St. Mary Magdalene Dominican Laity of Raleigh
invites you to our regular MONTHLY MEETINGS 
second Saturdays, from 12:30-5:00pm

Gathering as Dominicans, we celebrate the Four Pillars by praying and studying together in community and  encountering the Word of God through the practice of silence and circle preaching. 

We meet in a conference room left of the main sanctuary at 
The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi
11401 Leesville Road
Raleigh, NC 27613

Formation Retreats

Dominican formation provides necessary nourishment and support for our ongoing growth as Christian disciples and preachers of the Good News. The St. Mary Magdalene Dominican Laity of Raleigh offer periodic retreats for members and others interested in deepening their faith. Our special programs explore new ways to "break open the Word", making us ready to preach God's Word in our everyday lives.

If your Lay Dominican Community would be interested in speaking with one of our members about any of the retreats listed here, please email us at itsa@mindspring.com. Our community would be willing to speak, meet and/or facilitate your next retreat.

Previous Retreats

Busy Person's Retreat Day  +  Spring 2017

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This retreat focused on the readings for Trinity Sunday and what God has done, is doing, and will do in our lives.

To request information about bringing this retreat to your community, please contact Barbara Pegg.

Preaching Workshop for Dominican Laity
Province of St. Martin de Porres
with Brian Pierce, OP  +  February 2017

Lay Dominicans from throughout the Southern Province gathered in Houston to learn new methods of encountering the Word of God and preaching the Good News in our daily lives.

Read a reflection of one of the many retreat attendees here.

Living the Joy of the Gospel
with Wayne Cavalier, OP  +  October 2014

An exploration of Pope Francis's encyclical and our call to evangelical discipleship through contemplative reflection on biblical texts, lecture, and discussion.

Disciples On Fire with the Word of God
St. Mary Magdalene Chapter
Dominican Laity of Raleigh  +  Spring 2013

These retreat days celebrated Pentecost, Holy Trinity Sunday, and Corpus Christi. On the Saturday mornings preceding each feast day we spent time:
  • Breaking open the Sunday scriptures together seeking a deeper experience of the Gospel through sacred reading and group reflection;
  • Exploring the history of each feast and its place in Church tradition including both historical and doctrinal contexts; 
  • Gathering within the Holy Breath and Fire of the Spirit anticipating a new awakening of faith in God and our relationship with Christi; and
  • Spending time each session on individual reflection and prayer.

Spirituality of the Preacher  +  Spring 2010

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This retreat is a great introduction for Candidates and Temporarily Professed Lay Dominicans and a wonderful renewal for those who are Permanently Professed.

To request information about bringing this retreat to your community, please contact itsa@mindspring.com.