** A Most Blessed Christmas to all my dear readers **
-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts (all photos taken this week in downtown Seattle)
Blessings on this feast of Francis of Assisi! In 2019, John and I had the joy of traveling to Assisi on pilgrimage to walk in Francis’ landscape. It was such a gift to connect more deeply to this amazing human being and his sister-in-spirit Clare.
Join Abbey of the Arts for a monthly conversation on how increasing our diversity of perspectives on contemplative practice can enrich our understanding and experience of the Christian mystical tradition. Christine Valters Paintner is joined by author Claudia Love Mair for a series of video conversations. Each month
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, Some of you who have been following my work for many years know that honoring my ancestors and engaging in healing has been a central part of my spiritual practice. I recently completed the manuscript for a book that will
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these are so beautiful, christine! it’s funny, but i thought you were already on a “break” because my feedreader had not shown any of your recent posts until this morning when three (this and the ones before and after) showed up.
you are indeed a gift to all who visit here and know you!!! :-) xoxoxoo
exquisite photography, christine!
Christmas blessings from Kentucky.
Thank you everyone.
kigen, I love that my “urban monk” comment gave you permission to claim that for yourself! NYC makes a great Abbey!
Christmas greetings to you and yours!
Merry Seattle Christmas Christine!
I just want to thank you for a gift you gave me this year, and not too long ago, when you called yourself an “urban monk.” I decided this morning that I too am an urban monk, and that New York City must therefore be my “Abbey.” ((-:
…..and Christmas greetings and many thanks to you Christine for your words and images this Advent season, from Orlando.
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