Photos taken while in Sooke, BC, top photo is of course the lovely Abbess Petunia doing what she does best. (and yes, the Golden is for you lucy)
Photos taken while in Sooke, BC, top photo is of course the lovely Abbess Petunia doing what she does best. (and yes, the Golden is for you lucy)
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, This week we are featuring one of our Hildy Tails. This series of essays were composed last year for our Sustainers Circle. They were dictated to John by the Abbey’s mascot, Hildy the Monk-ey. Hildy is a bit of a
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series. Read on for Laurel Ralston’s reflection on swimming as contemplative practice. It wasn’t my idea to go swimming first thing in the morning. I was in the middle
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, On Saturday, March 11th we will be hosting a live hybrid retreat (in-person in Ohio or via online streaming.) Our theme is Monk in the World: A Day of Contemplation, Creativity, and Connection. Many of you have asked when we might be
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My goodness. The first photo is the wisest, most spiritual photograph I’ve seen in a long time…
you are most welcome lucy. ;-)
Tess, that last one is an angora goat. It lives at a meadery where we bought honey, jam, and of course some mead. They also sell hand-knit angora wool items.
One of my favourite phrases by Oliver, accompanied by so many such gorgeous doggies – except – is that last one a sheep??
it’s not nice to make me cry first thing in the morning. :-) thank you. i had to really look hard to make sure it wasn’t you know who. xoxox
Sue, she was just gazing off into the ether as she is in the habit of doing. :-)
Thank you both!
One of my favorite lines from Mary Oliver! Love the photos as well.
Oh, beautiful pics. What was Tune looking at, do you remember?
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