Living Out the New Creation
I have a deep affinity for crows and ravens as they seem to connect two important parts of my life together. Ravens and crows are a part of the same Corvidae or Crow family with ravens being larger and perferring wilder places. Saint Benedict (whose Feast Day is today) is often depicted with a raven by his […]
Sabbatical + Self-Study Sale ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
For Rest on the Sabbath*Sanctifier of holy rest,on the seventh day you paused,laying down the work of creation,and entered into sacred stillness.Let us remember we were freed from slaveryin Egypt and you continue to call usto be people of liberation.Kindle in us the strength to say noto a world of perpetual busyness.Inspire us to set […]
Summer Solstice + Self-Study Sale ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Summer Solstice Blessing*Radiant One,creator of the cosmosand the luminaries which light our way,bless this day of longest lightand the gift of the sunto bring warmth to our livesand abundance of growth,sweetness of blueberries,refreshment of lemons,nourishment of kaleand a thousand other kinds of food.We sing in gratitudealong with the sparrows and robinsrising each morningto celebrate another […]
Sustainers Circle 2026-2027
Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 @ 12:00 am IST –
Program runs August 2026 – June 2027
At Abbey of the Arts we celebrate financial accessibility and strive to make all of our programs available to those who long to participate. We want to gather a core circle of financial supporters for the 2026-2027 academic year to help keep our offerings and our community open and accessible to all who desire a contemplative and creative life.
The Wisdom of Wild Grace: A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
St Francis and the Wolf*The city trembled at the wolfoutside its gates, fangs fierce, howling with hunger, fur thick with blood.Francis approaches softly, palms open. When the wolf lunges his breath stays slow and steady,looks with eyes of love,smiles and bowsand the beast whimpers,licks the monk’s salty face,tail a brown banner waving,and follows Francisthrough the […]
The Wisdom of Our Wounds: Chronic Illness and Spirituality – Lent Retreat
Feb 10, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027 @ 3:30 pm GMT – 4:30 pm GMT –
with Christine Valters Paintner and guest teachers
Join us for this 6-week series where we explore the ways spirituality can help to sustain us and how the experience of chronic illness can be a profound source of wisdom for how we live in the world.
On Pentecost ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Click CC to turn closed captions on or off. On Pentecost*Spirit of courage,we stand huddled too,like the disciples in the upper room,wondering what is real and true anymore.Reveal to us the pulse of your firein each of our heartsand send us with bread and rosesout into a worldhungry for nourishment.Bless us with visions of peace;carry […]