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Christine Interviewed by Leadership Conference of Women Religious

I was recently interviewed on Leadership Conference of Women Religious on “Entering a Relationship with Radiance” for their summer journal. Read the interview below or download the PDF to see the printed version. Christine Valters Paintner heads Abbey of the Arts, a virtual monastery and global community offering programs and resources for contemplative practice and creative […]

Community and A Change to Gather In Person ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess

Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, On Saturday, March 11th we will be hosting a live hybrid retreat (in-person in Ohio or via online streaming.) Our theme is Monk in the World: A Day of Contemplation, Creativity, and Connection. Many of you have asked when we might be hosting opportunities to gather in person again and this is […]

The Soul of a Pilgrim Prayer Cycle – Day 1 ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess

Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, Simon and I are in the midst of our Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage for Samhain and are delighted to also be sharing with you a brand new 7-day prayer cycle of morning and evening prayers on the theme of The Soul of a Pilgrim. The first two audio podcasts for Day 1 morning and evening […]

Day 7: The Practice of Coming Home

Prayer Cycle / Soul of a Pilgrim / Day 7 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy The Soul of a Pilgrim book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER The Indian poet Tagore wrote that it is now time to sit […]

Day 6: The Practice of Beginning Again

Prayer Cycle / Soul of a Pilgrim / Day 6 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy The Soul of a Pilgrim book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER We awaken to a new day ready to begin again. If we […]

Day 5: The Practice of Being Uncomfortable and Embracing the Unknown

Prayer Cycle / Soul of a Pilgrim / Day 5 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy The Soul of a Pilgrim book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER We gather this morning to remember how the pilgrimage we are on […]

Day 4: The Practice of Making the Way by Walking

Prayer Cycle / Soul of a Pilgrim / Day 4 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy The Soul of a Pilgrim book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER As the poet Antonio Machado wrote, “the way is made by walking.” This […]