. . . Nancy Flowers! Congratulations Nancy – you won a space in my upcoming online retreat – Honoring Saints and Ancestors: Peering through the Veil.
Thank you to eveyone who shared images of hospitality at the Photo Party. Some beautiful images over at Flickr, stop by to take a look.
Our next Poetry Party will start on Monday, October 15th!
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to our Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jaqui Eicher’s reflection and poem. After reading Christine Valters Paintner’s poem, “St. Gall and the Bear,” I responded in writing to the prompt:
For Deeper Gratitude*Spirit of Generosity,we come to you with heartsoverflowing with gratitudefor your abundant creation.As we awaken each morning,help us to rememberthis day is a gift,this breath is a grace,this life a wonder.Remind uswith every flower we see,every act of kindness,every moment of connectionto something
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Rachel M. Srubas’ reflection and poems “Anchorheld: A Trinity (after Julian of Norwich).” One spring day in 2023, feeling bereft and spiritually
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I am beyond excited. Last Fall after an overnight with Christine in MS I wanted to do this retreat, but retreat budget was depleted. This year it is even sweeter—and a reminder about waiting.