Pause and Pray is a weekly, “retreat moment” for students to exhale, to reflect, and to be spiritually renewed through the academic year.
For questions or more information, please email cmretreats@bc.edu or contact Campus Minister for Retreats, Kelly Hughes
Students gather together on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at Burns Library Lawn for a 45-minute reflection of music, journaling, prayer, and mindfulness. Each week, student facilitators introduce an Ignatian theme, and students share together in discussion and hospitality. Dinner to-go and materials are provided free of charge. Pre-registration is required each week. Gift yourself a retreat moment on a Monday night!
Fall Dates
| Spring Dates |
| September 9, 2024 | January 27, 2025* |
September 16, 2024 | February 3, 2025* |
| September 23, 2024 | February 10, 2025* |
| September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025* |
| October 7, 2024 | February 24, 2025* |
| November 4, 2024* | April 7, 2025 |
| November 11, 2024* | April 14, 2025 |
| November 18, 2024* | April 28, 2025 |
| November 25, 2024* | |
| December 9, 2024* |
*During the colder months, Pause and Pray is moved to our indoor location at St. Joseph's Chapel (basement level of Gonzaga Hall).
All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join Pause and Pray. Retreat moments are rooted in the Catholic, Ignatian tradition, and are open and accessible to students of all faith backgrounds. Any student looking to learn more about a retreat or Campus Ministry is most welcome to participate in Pause and Pray!
Pause and Pray also invites campus collaboration with other student leaders and organizations. Please contact Kelly Hughes if interested in leading and/or co-hosting a Pause and Pray moment!
Pause and Pray is free of charge, with food and retreat materials provided.