Introduction to the Soul of a Pilgrim Prayer Cycle

Prayer Cycle / Soul of a Pilgrim/ Introduction Table of Contents Buy The Soul of a Pilgrim book Journey with the Companion Retreat Introduction to the Prayer Cycle Abbey of the Arts is a virtual monastery and global community of monks, artists, and pilgrims dispersed all over this beautiful globe. The Abbey was founded by […]

Please Help Us Sustain this Work ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess

Dearest monks and artists, One of my heart’s great joys is the global nature of this community. To know that there are monks and artists spread all over the world who commit to this way of life brings me tremendous comfort and encouragement.  I feel grateful daily for this vibrant and meaningful work and the […]

Day 7: Madonna Protectress & Mirror of Justice

Prayer Cycle / Birthing the Holy / Day 7 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Birthing the Holy book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer: Madonna Protectress OPENING PRAYER Madonna Protectress, you hear the cries of your people and respond. Gather us […]

Day 6: Theotokos & Mystical Rose

Prayer Cycle / Birthing the Holy / Day 6 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Birthing the Holy book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer: Theotokos OPENING PRAYER Theotokos, you are God-bearer, source of life and nourishment, unconditional love and care. This […]

Day 5: Mother of Sorrows & Greenest Branch

Prayer Cycle / Birthing the Holy / Day 5 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Birthing the Holy book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer: Mother of Sorrows OPENING PRAYER Mother of Sorrows, you tend the threshold of our of lives, knowing […]

Day 3: Star of the Sea & Vessel of Grace

Prayer Cycle / Birthing the Holy / Day 3 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Birthing the Holy book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer: Star of the Sea OPENING PRAYER Stella Maris, Mary, Star of the Sea, we look to the […]

Day 2: Untier of Knots & Mustafia

Prayer Cycle / Birthing the Holy / Day 2 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Birthing the Holy book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer: Untier of Knots OPENING PRAYER We arise this day and call on Mary, Untier of Knots to […]