Abbey Bookshelf: ‘The Wisdom Way of Knowing’ by Cynthia Bourgeault
There are so many rich resources on the contemplative life available to us. Here at the Abbey we are going to start offering an occasional review of books we think are especially worth exploring, starting with The Wisdom Way of Knowing: Reclaiming an Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart* by Cynthia Bourgeault. This review is […]
Invitation to Photography: Return to me with your whole heart
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 words from the prophet Joel, read every year on Ash Wednesday. “Return to me with your whole heart” are a powerful words to begin the sacred season of Lent. […]
Monk in the World guest post: Alizabeth Rasmussen
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Alizabeth Rasmussen has been part of our community for several years and I have been blessed to spend time with her in person at a previous Abbey retreat. She suffered a stroke last year and has been on […]
In Praise of Circles (a love note from your online Abbess)
To receive this love note straight to your in-box, subscribe here (and also receive a free gift!) In Praise of Circles “I live my life in growing orbits which move out over this wondrous world.” – Rainer Maria Rilke Friends around the dinner table their mouths making “o”s of delight and laughter, plates piled with new […]
Community Lectio Divina: “Return to me with your whole heart”
With March comes a new invitation for contemplation. As Lent begins this month (on March 5th – join our online retreat here.) I invite you into a lectio divina practice with words from the first reading for Ash Wednesday from the prophet Joel. How Community Lectio Divina works: Each month there will be a passage selected from scripture, […]
Monk in the World guest post: Rachel Regenold
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Rachel Regenold’s wisdom about the power of rhythm to bring more presence to life: Drumming Myself into the Present Moment I have frequently read about the power of being present as a means to […]
Creative Joy (a love note from your online Abbess)
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, The 8th principle of the Monk Manifesto reads: I commit to being a dancing monk, cultivating creative joy and letting my body and “heart overflow with the inexpressible delights of love.” I share some of the reflection here this week as a reminder for each of us to practice gratitude, contentment, […]