Monk in the World Guest Post: Greta Kopec
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 she […]
Monk in the World Podcast + Harriet Tubman Mysticism ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Silence & Solitude: Day 1 Morning and Evening Prayer Dearest monks and artists, We are thrilled to be able to start releasing the Monk in the World prayer cycle podcast to you weekly from now through Pentecost Sunday. Each week we will post a morning and evening prayer. This first week is focused on the […]
Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living
We are so excited to be launching our brand new album! We have been working on Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living for about a year now. The Monk Manifesto is a set of 8 principles for contemplative, creative, and compassionate living. It is the Rule of Life for the Holy Disorder of […]
Monk in the World Novena ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks and artists, A year ago the news of the pandemic’s spread around the world started becoming dominant news and countries were shutting down to prevent its rampant spread. We had no idea how the year that followed would unfold and how many hours we would spend in compassionate retreat to protect those most […]
Call for Submissions – Monk in the World Guest Post Series
We welcome you to submit your reflection for possible publication in our Monk in the World guest post series. It is a gift to read how ordinary people are living lives of depth and meaning in the midst of the challenges of real life. There are so many talented writers and artists in this Abbey […]
Introduction to the Monk in the World Prayer Cycle
Prayer Cycle / Monk in the World / Introduction Table of Contents Access the free Monk in the World course Subscribe to our newsletter to gain access! Sign Up Here 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 […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Jenine Baines
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 neither, […]