Visit the Abbey of the Arts online retreat platform to access your programs:

and the winner of this week’s Poetry Party drawing is. . .

. . . Evelyn who wrote the poem “Winter Dancing”!  Evelyn, let me know Self-Study Online Class you would like: with a choice from Soul of a Pilgrim, Eyes of the Heart, Water Wind Earth & Fire, Seasons of the Soul, or Lectio Divina.

Thank you to everyone who participated.  The Poetry Party was, as always, overflowing with beauty and wonder.  Pour some tea and linger with your fellow monks’ creations for a while.  A beautiful way to pause during this time of holy stillness.

 

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One Response

  1. This is wonderful! I’m very much looking forward to participating in Soul of a Pilgrim! Thank you so much.