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Welcome
to the
Benedictine Pastoral Center
in Bristow, Virginia.
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A
Place of Peace
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A
PLACE OF PEACE
As a Christian Community, the Benedictine Sisters of
Virginia have a tradition of respecting the sacredness of the green
space where they have lived and worked for more than a century. They
have developed a vision to transform their grounds into a “Place of
Peace.”
This vision includes an eleven-circuit Chartres Cathedral labyrinth.
Its function is to aid those who are on the path towards a more
balanced spiritual life. The labyrinth garden area also includes two
abandoned grain silos that have been painted white with some stained
glass windows which stand as monuments to peace and allow
visitors to feel deep, personal quiet within themselves. Leaving this
area the visitor will be guided through the pine grove meditation
garden.. These features form an outdoor sanctuary or cathedral. The
Stations of the Cross have been placed along a meandering path through
an aged cedar grove as a powerful way to contemplate the mystery of
Jesus’ gift of Himself to us. A walkway along the creek leads to an
ancient grotto and together with wildflower gardens provide natural
beauty to uplift the spirit. “Peace Poles” honoring the universality of
humanity expressed in multiple languages have been strategically placed
through-out the grounds to inform and direct the visitor.
The Sisters’ goal is to offer this prayerful, beautiful outdoor
sanctuary to all people who seek a meaningful spiritual experience as a
gesture of welcoming them in the Benedictine tradition of hospitality.
We invite you to
visit us in person during daylight hours. Please report to the
main office for keys and a guide.
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