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, Grace Davis

Students gather together on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at 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. is required each week. Gift yourself a retreat moment on a Monday night!

Fall Dates

Spring Dates

September 9, 2024January 27, 2025*

September 16, 2024

February 3, 2025*
September 23, 2024February 10, 2025*
September 30, 2024February 17, 2025*
October 7, 2024February 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 atSt. 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 Grace Davisif 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.