Introduction to The Love of Thousands Prayer Cycle
Prayer Cycle / The Love of Thousands/ Introduction Table of Contents 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 beautiful globe. The Abbey was founded by Christine Valters Paintner in 2006 with a vision of supporting people to […]
Give Me a Word: An Advent and Christmas Retreat to Usher in a New Season of Life
Dec 3, 2023 – Dec 5, 2023 @ 3:00 pm GMT – 4:00 pm GMT –
with Christine and John Valters Paintner and guest teachers Aisling Richmond, Betsey Beckman, Carmen Acevedo Butcher, Claudia Love Mair, Deirdre Ní Chinnéide, Dena Jennings, Jamie Marich, Jo-ed Tome, Melinda Thomas, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, and Simon de Voil
Join us for a 33-day retreat that takes us through the seasons of Advent and Christmas, a time to contemplate what holiness we are birthing within our souls. Each day there will be a different practice offered to inspire, challenge, and support you in listening for the word that wants to be spoken to your heart.
Christine Interviewed by Leadership Conference of Women Religious
I was recently interviewed on Leadership Conference of Women Religious on “Entering a Relationship with Radiance” for their summer journal. Read the interview below or download the PDF to see the printed version. Christine Valters Paintner heads Abbey of the Arts, a virtual monastery and global community offering programs and resources for contemplative practice and creative […]
Community and A Change to Gather In Person ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, On Saturday, March 11th we will be hosting a live hybrid retreat (in-person in Ohio or via online streaming.) Our theme is Monk in the World: A Day of Contemplation, Creativity, and Connection. Many of you have asked when we might be hosting opportunities to gather in person again and this is […]
The Soul of a Pilgrim Prayer Cycle – Day 1 ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, Simon and I are in the midst of our Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage for Samhain and are delighted to also be sharing with you a brand new 7-day prayer cycle of morning and evening prayers on the theme of The Soul of a Pilgrim. The first two audio podcasts for Day 1 morning and evening […]
Day 7: The Practice of Coming Home
Prayer Cycle / Soul of a Pilgrim / Day 7 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy The Soul of a Pilgrim book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER The Indian poet Tagore wrote that it is now time to sit […]
Day 6: The Practice of Beginning Again
Prayer Cycle / Soul of a Pilgrim / Day 6 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy The Soul of a Pilgrim book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER We awaken to a new day ready to begin again. If we […]