I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to our Monk in the World Guest Post series from the community. Read on for Greta Kopec's reflection, "Mary Magic and Miracles." Once upon a time, I only knew Mary as the mom in the nativity story we heard each Christmas. In the past three years ... read more

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jenine Baines' reflection, "Hail Mary, Full of Grace and Surprises and Smiles." When I was twelve, I wanted to be a movie star or a nun. And while, outwardly, I’ve become ... read more

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Lisa Deam's reflection about inner pilgrimage in this time of pandemic. Thanks to the pandemic, we’ve all become a little monkish, whether we want to or not. I’ll admit ... read more

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Pat Leyko Connelly's poem reflection, "When Winter Moves In." Snow falling so hard like lace curtains falling from the sky. “It’s beautiful” I say. As it blesses the ... read more

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Kathryn Coneway's reflection on the contemplative practice of art making during uncertain times. “Now I am revealing new things to you Things hidden and unknown to ... read more

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Peg Meisen's reflection on noticing, appreciating, sharing and the value of silence. My perception of what it means to be a monk in the world is really to be one who is ... read more