
11 a.m. late November shadows


(photos from a late autumn walk through my Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle)
-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts

11 a.m. late November shadows


(photos from a late autumn walk through my Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle)
-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts

Summer Solstice Blessing*Radiant One,creator of the cosmosand the luminaries which light our way,bless this day of longest lightand the gift of the sunto bring warmth to our livesand abundance of growth,sweetness of blueberries,refreshment of lemons,nourishment of kaleand a thousand other kinds of food.We sing in

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for The Rev. Dr. William Carl Thomas’ reflection on a balcony perspective, humility, and illuminating God’s love in the world. I recognize that

Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, Each week we are delighted to feature a reflection from our community in the Monk in the World guest post series. There are so many talented writers and artists at the Abbey and we love giving our dancing monks a chance
4 Responses
Thanks Tess, I like that word too. It was a stunning day here today.
Sue, maybe the photos act like an allergy shot, helping to lull you into the beauty of winter? :-)
Thanks lucy!!
great word, tess. i had to run to my dictionary on that one. the photos are beautiful with such a mournful feeling…
These pics are great. But I can’t look at them too long, due to my severe allergy to winter :)
Oh, gorgeous. Elegiac. I can almost smell the air.