Monk in the World Guest Post: Janeen Adil
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Janeen Adil’s reflection on the holiness of food. Farmland surrounded the small Midwestern towns where my parents grew up. Families there typically had a vegetable garden, including the Victory Gardens of the […]
Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage: The Wisdom of Irish Saints Kevin, Ita, and Enda
A 9 day virtual pilgrimage to the west coast of Ireland with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, and guest teachers. Includes a bonus poetry reading and presentation on the Irish Keen.
Monk in the World Guest Post: Kathleen Deyer Bolduc
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Kathleen Deyer Bolduc’s reflection “Mary’s Message: Say Yes to Breaking Open.” I sit in my study, depleted. I have no energy to write or pray or meditate. I light a candle that […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Paula Frazier
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Paula Frazier’s reflection “Savoring the And Ten.” Hospitality is a family legacy. There was always room for one more at the table. There was always space for someone who needed a place. […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Wisdom Council member and long time Abbey contributor Richard Bruxvoort Colligan’s reflection Work and Presence. Show of hands: Who else slows down in winter time? I used to resist it. Maybe I […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Roger Butts
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Rev. Roger Butts’ reflection “This Realm of Love.” Jesus’ Sermon on the Mountain impacts me deeply. His beatitudes bring me fresh inspiration to face the day and find my way. Blessed are […]
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 […]