Monk in the World Guest Post: Sharon Dawn Johnson
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Sharon Dawn Johnson’s reflection Body and Beading As Sacred Texts. Reading and Listening “You need to create your own recipe.” The orthopaedic doctor’s counsel follows the news that my fractured tibia has […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Janeen Adil
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Janeen Adil’s reflection and poem on home. Home. In any language, it’s among the most evocative of words. My own memories and associations of home are deeply positive; for others, alas, they […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Michael Moore
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Wisdom Council member Michael Moore’s reflection on Sabbath and Silence. I am thankful to Christine and the Abbey community for this opportunity to pause and reflect on our Monk Manifesto and its […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Sharon Fabriz
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Sharon Fabriz’s reflection “A Jigsaw of Light: Hildegard’s Gift.” Spirit of Mercy and Grace, born from the infinite womb of creationteach this vessel its song… (1) With the help of my psycho-spiritual […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Mary Camille Thomas
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Mary Camille Thomas’s reflection “Beholding God’s Sanctuary.” My Grandma Sammie knew many psalms by heart and could quote them chapter and verse. Maybe she’s the one who inspired me one day almost […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Therese Taylor-Stinson
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Wisdom Council member and Centering Prayer leader Therese Taylor-Stinson’s reflection Silence and the Oppressed. This article was originally published on NextChurch.net and is reprinted with permission from the author. People of color […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Kayce Stevens Hughlett
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to our Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Wisdom Council member Kayce Stevens Hughlett’s reflection Being a Monk in the World . “The moment of pause, the point of rest, has its own magic.” Howard Thurman In the wee hours of […]