40 Days of Lengthening Silence

Virtual Lenten Retreat

Bo
Belly of the Whale Ministries
  • Email address verified
4 reviews
Feb 18 - Apr 5, 2026
Group size: 10 - 99
40 Days of Lengthening Silence
Virtual Lenten Retreat

Belly of the Whale Ministries
  • Email address verified
4 reviews

$NaN
Feb 18 - Apr 5, 2026
Group size: 10 - 99

About this trip

What’s included

  • Ash Wednesday Welcome
    We will gather virtually on February 18 from 12:15-1:00 pm Eastern Time to launch our journey into lengthening silence together.
  • 40 Daily Emails
    Every morning you will receive an email with a reminder of how many minutes of silence is designated for the day along with simple prayer practices to help you quiet your spirit and breathe deeply.
  • 6 Weekly Gatherings
    Every Monday (12:15 pm ET) we will gather live online for shared silent prayer. The length of our session will depend on how many minutes of silence are designated for that day.

Available Packages

Standard Rate
$69
Sponsorship Rate
$129
Scholarship Rate
$29
Small Group Flat Rate (up to 10 people)
$499
Medium Group Flat Rate (up to 24 people)
$699
Congregational Flat Rate (unlimited)
$999


Itinerary

Ash Wednesday Welcome
Virtual Gathering to Begin Our Shared Journey into Sacred Silence

Your Organizer


Bo
Belly of the Whale Ministries
4 reviews
"Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the whale." (Jonah 2:1) Just as Jonah encountered God in the "belly of the whale," we also long for safe space amidst our stormy and busy lives to encounter God - space where we can express our spiritual longings, ask the challenging questions, and nurture a genuine relationship with the Divine. Belly of the Whale Ministries provide just this sort of safe space to dive deeper into a meaningful life of faith.

Reviews

This was a fantastic retreat! I left feeling restored and renewed physically, mentally, and spiritually. In addition, the food and accommodations added to the restorative experience. Highly recommend.
By Lori O for The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal on Jul 25, 2025
The moment I arrived I knew clearly why I had come to this retreat! It was so peaceful overall and YES, good food, great people, lovely accommodations, peace and joy abounding!! Sharon our wonderful retreat leader did a fantastic job of making us feel welcomed, comfortable, and secure. Topics presented were interesting, heartfelt, and spiritual! I had everything I needed to have an awesome learning experience, taking some time for reflection, prayer, and play! I would definitely recommend this retreat! Beth Hyland
By Beth H for The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal on Jul 22, 2025
A beautiful, spiritual and enriching retreat experience from the welcome gathering to its heartfelt closing circle. The Jesuit Retreat Center was in a lovely setting of gardens and woodland trails. Sharon, the leader and originator of this renewing retreat, provided a deep dive into a guided sacred silence with many creative, playful and meaningful offerings using the Jonah story as our invitation "to be still enough to know and bold enough to go." I highly recommend this wonderfully moving and rejuvenating retreat to all who seek 'time away' for self reflection and spiritual contemplation with gentle encouragement to bring our unique light into the world.
By Suzanne H for The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal on Jul 18, 2025
This was, by far, one of the very best retreats of which I have ever been a part!
By Pamela S for The Jonah Retreat: sacred silence & spiritual renewal on Jul 18, 2025

Photo Gallery