Benedictine spirituality is more readily experienced than defined. The first of the Benedictine Experience Weekends will be from 9 to 11 March in the New Norcia Monastery Guesthouse, beginning with Vespers at 6.30pm, Friday 9 March, concluding Sunday, 11 March after lunch. The weekend provides the opportunity to enter fully into the monastic rhythm and balance of prayer, work, lectio divina, hospitality and the community life. There will be opportunities to ponder the riches of the scriptures and monastic literature, both in group discussions and personal silence and solitude, bringing from the ‘storeroom, things both new and old’. Participants are also invited to join the community for silent meals in the refectory, one of many invitations to listen with the ‘ear of the heart. Cost $250, this includes accommodation, meals and entry into the Museum and Art Gallery. Bookings;  www.newnorcia.wa.edu.au. Futher info: Fr Robert Nixon OSB: institute@newnorcia.wa.edu.au.