Genesis 90

I think the biggest thing Genesis has granted me is a group of Christian friends. I had few Christ-centered connections in school and I really appreciate being able to talk about life and struggles with women who are actively working to grow in their relationships with Christ.
— Student participating in Genesis, Fall 2022

The Saint Benedict Institute has launched a new program for women called Genesis 90. Often, we need to go back to the beginning to understand who we are as daughters, created and loved by the all-good, all-powerful, all-loving Father! That will be the aim of these women's groups. We will listen to some podcasts, read scripture, and look at a few other sources to cultivate a deeper life of prayer individually and communally. The program will focus on daughterhood, sisterhood, and ascetic disciplines (forms of fasting, no social media, etc).

Women have the option to sign up for a semester-long commitment or a yearlong commitment.

When participating in a Genesis 90 group you commit to the following:

  • Weekly meeting

  • Weekly reading or video with reflection questions

  • 20 minutes of daily prayer  

  • 7 hours of sleep

  • No social media

  • Regular physical activity (3-5 times/week)

  • Tracking these disciplines in a journal

  • Additional ascetic practices during Advent and Lent

Contact Carly Baldwin at carly.baldwin@saintbenedictinstitute.org if you have any questions.