Blessing on the feast of Francis of Assisi
Blessings on this feast of Francis of Assisi! In 2019, John and I had the joy of traveling to Assisi on pilgrimage to walk in Francis’ landscape. It was such a gift to connect more deeply to this amazing human being and his sister-in-spirit Clare. Francis witnesses to our call to sacred joy, to holy […]
Join Us For The Mystical Heart and Hildegard ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
St. Hildegard Strolls Through the Garden Luminous morning, Hildegard gazes at the array of blooms, holding in her heart the young boy with a mysterious rash, the woman reaching menopause, the newly minted widower, and the black Abbey cat with digestive issues who wandered in one night and stayed. New complaints arrive each day. She […]
The Mystical Heart: Love as a Creative Force ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
The soul is made of love and must ever strive to return to love. Therefore, it can never find rest nor happiness in other things. By its very nature it must seek God, who is love. –Mechthild of Magdeburg (1208-1282) Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, I’ve been thinking a lot about love lately. About how […]
Lughnasa and Gathering the Fruits ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims Lughnasa (pronounced Loo-nassah) is one of the ancient Celtic feasts celebrated on August 1st marking the time of the beginning of the harvest and the gathering in. It is said to honor the Celtic sun-god Lugh who was an ally to the farmer in the struggle for food. With the […]
Sabbath Rest for Abbey of the Arts ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, Every summer we try to step back from this wonderful work and take a bit of time off for planning, dreaming, and resting. Sabbath is one of the profound gifts of a generous and abundant divine presence who says that work is good and rest is necessary. We are so […]
A Different Kind of Fast: Lent Retreat 2023
Feb 22, 2023 – Apr 8, 2023 @ 4:00 pm GMT – 5:00 pm IST – February 22 – April 8, 2023with Christine & John Valters Paintner, Amanda Dillon, and Jamie Marichwith Amber Andreasen and Polly Paton-Brown as forum facilitators Live sessions:Ash Wednesday, Feb 22 and Mondays, Feb 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 38-9am Pacific11am-12pm Eastern4-5pm Ireland**Due to Daylight Saving Time March 13 and 20 will be 3-4pm Ireland. (11am Eastern, 8am […]
Birthing the Holy Advent Retreat 2022
Nov 28, 2022 – Nov 29, 2022 @ 4:00 pm GMT – 5:30 pm GMT – Facilitated by Christine and John Valters Paintner, Polly Paton-Brown, Jill Geoffrion, and Betsey Beckman + Forum Facilitators Amber Andreasen and Polly Paton-Brown Weekly live sessions on Mondays (November 28, December 5, 12, 19) 8-9:30 am Pacific 11am -12:30 pm Eastern 4-5:30 pm Ireland/UK time Find your time zone here >>> Register Now Program Description Join […]