Monk in the World Guest Post: Anne Marie Vencill
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Anne Marie Vencill’s reflection on the spirituality of beekeeping. For more than 30 years I had an idea. It bubbled to the surface at odd times, often with the change of seasons. […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Jessica Curtis
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jessica Curtis’ reflection, The Pace of Nature . This past summer, I up and moved my family to France. I have always wanted my children to experience a different culture and learn a second language. The decision to do […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Mayra Hall
I’m delighted to share another beautiful submission to our Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Mayra Hall’s reflection “Sustaining Our Traditions.” It’s been a week and a day since my granddaughter’s birth, and finally, during a grace-filled conversation, I was able to be fully connected to the emotional […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Barb Morris
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Barb Morris’ reflection on the danger of being a Monk in the World. “DANGER.” That’s the sign that should hang at the entrance to every cloister. In big red letters. The fine […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Kristen Vincent
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Kristen Vincent’s reflection on prayer beads and the mystery of God. Last year my friend Thayer gifted me with a set of prayer beads. It could have been an ironic gift given […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Dotti Delff
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Dotti Delffs‘ reflection, Spiritual Practicals. When I first heard of spiritual practices I thought you had to be Catholic or Greek Orthodox or some sort of woo-woo denomination to practice them. Then about […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Janelle Harvey
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Janelle Harvey’s reflection, The Language of Feathers. On a cold winter day, after discovering the truth and severity of your daughter’s drug addiction, you might find yourself running into the woods seeking the […]