Monk in the World
An 8 week retreat exploring the principles of the Monk Manifesto which are our guiding principles of being a monk in the world. This retreat is led by Christine Valters Paintner and guest teachers.
Soul of a Pilgrim Video Prayer Cycle Day 1 ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
A Blessing for Our Yes to the Journey*Holy Traveller, bless our sacred yes to the call you have whispered to us,whether a call to new adventure or the call that arises out of loss,we know you journey with us, guiding us on the way of imagination to new paths. May we travel with intention, being […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Starr Regan DiCiurcio
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to our Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Starr Regan DiCiurcio’s reflection and inspiration for writing your own prayer. Over the years I have spent considerable time in monasteries, primarily Buddhist and Benedictine ones. The rhythm of the days, the beauty […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Diana Turner-Forte
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Diana Turner-Forte’s reflection Healing and Mercy. The ordinariness of the elongated single story building belies everything that happens inside. The originally crafted sign in earth tones of green and tan ceramic tiles […]
Monk in the World Guest Post Call for Submissions
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, […]
Tending Your Wild Heart ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks and artists, We are delighted to welcome back our dear friend Lindsay Sudeikis who will lead us in a mini-retreat on Animist Christianity: Tending Your Wild Heart with Our Beloved Plant Kin this Friday, April 12th. Read on for Lindsay’s introduction to connecting with our plant kin. Our plant kin! My gut, discerned sense is Jesus […]
Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice
An 8 week retreat to explore photography as a contemplate practice led by Christine and John Valters Paintner, Aisling Richmond, Amanda Dillon, and Claudia Love Mair.
