Partnerships

We are delighted to formally partner with PAX and Hometree as a way to extend our commitment to peace, justice, contemplation, and earth cherishing regeneration. Partnership with PAX In 2024 we partnered formally with PAX, an organization that provides mentorship and vocational development for Christians of color through the values of peace, justice, and contemplation. […]

Monk in the World Guest Post: Melinda Emily Thomas

I am delighted so share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post from the community. Read on for Abbey Assistant Melinda Thomas‘ reflection on statio is adapted from her book Sacred Balance: Aligning Body and Spirit Through Yoga and the Benedictine Way. In the days before my son was born, my […]

Birthing the Holy: Wisdom of Mary

A 4 week online retreat exploring the wisdom of Mary and the sacred feminine. Guided by Christine and John Valters Paintner, Polly Paton-Brown, Jill Geoffrion, and Betsey Beckman.

Monk in the World Guest Post: Carmen Acevedo Butcher

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series. Read on for acclaimed translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher’s reflection “Translatio Divina: Transformative Soul-Body-Self-Mind Practice.” Her book Practice of the Presence: A Revolutionary Translation is our featured book for June in the Lift Every Voice Book Club. Contemplative practices […]

Centering Prayer

Feb 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm GMT – 6:00 pm GMT –

with Therese Taylor-Stinson

Centering Prayer is a method of Christian meditation that places a strong emphasis on interior silence or stillness.

2022 Book Club Conversations

Lift Every Voice: Contemplative Writers of Color Monthly Conversations on the Christian Mystical Tradition Order from Bookshop.org Order from Amazon.com Featured Book for December 2022 Soul Talk: How to Have the Most Important Conversation of All by Kirk Byron Jones “Though your soul may be more mystery to you than familiar reality, you are not […]

2021 Book Club Conversations

Lift Every Voice: Contemplative Writers of Color Monthly Conversations on the Christian Mystical Tradition Order from Bookshop.org Order from Amazon.com Featured Book for November 2021 Soul Care in African American Practice by Barbara Peacock In the midst of our hectic, overscheduled lives, caring for the soul is imperative. Now, more than ever, we need to pause?intentionally?and […]