Monk in the World guest post: James Sargent
This week in our Monk in the World guest post series we have a reflection from fellow monk James Sargent. Read on for his wisdom: I was brought up in a Christian home. For that I have always been truly thankful. To the age of about 40, I considered myself a committed believer, attending church spasmodically. As the […]
Feast Day of Hildegard of Bingen (a love note from your online Abbess)
In honor of the Feast of St. Hildegard I share a reprise of a poem I wrote in her honor (and a new reflection below): St. Hildegard Strolls through the Garden Luminous morning, Hildegard gazes at the array of blooms, holding in her heart the young boy with a mysterious rash, the woman reaching menopause, […]
Guest Post on Hildegard of Bingen: Megan Hoyt
Megan Hoyt has recently published, Hildegard’s Gift, a children’s book about Hildegard of Bingen (whose feast day is September 17th and is, of course, one of our dancing monks!) Here Megan offers a few reflections on the impact of Hildegard for her: I first “met” St. Hildegard of Bingen when a friend shared her chants with […]
Invitation to Photography: Harvesting the Inner Garden
Welcome to this month’s Abbey Photo Party! I select a theme and invite you to respond with images. We began this month with a Community Lectio Divina practice with our reflection on the harvest in the Parable from the Gospel of Mark. I invite you for this month’s Photo Party to hold these words in your heart as you go out in […]
Monk in the World guest post: Carol Studenka
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Carol Studenka’s wisdom on living as a monk in the world: Can I really call myself a monk in the world? Surprisingly the answer is yes? Over the last few years, I have had many changes in […]
The Wisdom of Autumn (latest column at Patheos)
Stop by to read my latest Seasons of the Soul column at Patheos on the gifts and wisdom of autumn. If you like this reflection, I would be grateful if you would click the “like” button at the top of the page and share it with your friends via Facebook or Twitter: The leaves are falling, […]
Invitation to Community Lectio Divina: Mark 4:26-29
With September we return to our monthly invitations for contemplation. Our focus for this month is harvest. In the northern hemisphere it is the season for gathering the fruits of our labors. What are you called to harvest in your own spiritual garden? I invite you into a lectio divina practice with some words from the Gospel of Mark. How Community Lectio […]