Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, Our habitual ways of perceiving the world, which help us navigate things like stopping at a red light or stop sign, also stand in the way of seeing the world in fresh and new ways. So often, we are looking for information, rather than truly seeing. I find ... read more
Cultivating Eyes of the Heart (Part 1) ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, The Gospels are filled with stories about seeing, or not seeing, as the case may be. On the road to Emmaus the disciples are walking with Jesus and breaking bread with him. We read that their “eyes were prevented from recognizing him.” (Luke 24:16) When ... read more
Easter Blessings: Practicing Resurrection ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks and artists, Lent is a powerful season of transformation. Forty days in the desert, stripped of our comforts, and buoyed by our commitment to daily practice so that we might arrive at the celebration of Easter deepened and renewed. But often, we arrive at the glorious season of ... read more
Join us for an online retreat this Lent ~ A love note from your online abbess
Dearest monks and artists, I am delighted that John Valters Paintner will be taking the lead on our Lenten retreat online. He has a great love for the scriptures, and taught them at the high school level for many years. The upcoming retreat is the fruit of years of his reflection on exploring ... read more
Practicing the Resurrection of the Body for Easter ~ A love note from your online abbess
Dearest monks and artists, Lent is a powerful season of transformation. Forty days in the desert, stripped of our comforts, and buoyed by our commitment to daily practice so that we might arrive at the celebration of Easter deepened and renewed. But often, we arrive at the glorious season of ... read more
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