Monk in the World guest post: Linda Lyzenga
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Linda Lyzenga’s reflection on the practice of hospitality in the face of illness. I had no idea when I signed the Monk Manifesto here at Abbey of the Arts three years ago how a broadened, deepened practice […]
Monk in the World guest post: Gerry O’Neill
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Gerry O’Neill’s poem about ways to practice the sacrament of Communion. Strange Communion No altar, No bread or wine, No priest, No word spoken To stir the dangerous memory of Jesus (John Baptist Metz) The […]
Monk in the World guest post: Rich Lewis
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Rich Lewis’ reflection on centering prayer. When I slow myself down I remember I am a divine being. One way I slow myself down is through the practice of centering prayer. I have been practicing centering prayer since June 1, […]
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 community, so this is a […]
Monk in the World guest post: Megan Karlen
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Megan Karlen’s reflection on finding beauty in the most ordinary of places: It’s been a number of years since I signed up for Abbey of the Arts. I receive the newsletters, I read the love […]
Monk in the World guest post: Jacqui Avery
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jacqui Avery’s reflection on the living as a monk in the world in the midst of anger: Despite numerous attempts over the years to create a more dramatic and exciting persona, the two words most […]
Monk in the World guest post: Heidi Hewett
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission for the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Heidi Hewett‘s reflection on the contemplative practice of doing puzzles: I have a variety of spiritual practices I use either daily or throughout my week: lectio divina, centering prayer, creativity, silence, and walking meditation, but […]