Monk in the World Guest Post: Jo-Ellen Darling
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World Guest post series from the community. Read on for Jo-Ellen’s reflection adapted from her book, Journaling as a Spiritual Path: A Journey to Your True Self and the Divine (Wild Ginger Press, 2022). Journaling is Primarily a Labor of Self-Love Journaling […]
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 […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Kathryn Coneway
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series form the community. Read on for Kathryn Coneway’s reflection “Sanctuary at Home and Deepening Relationship with Neighbors.” There’s a tall straight oak tree growing behind our house; its thick trunk stretches straight up and then branches open like […]
Yoga with Melinda: Gather in Community
Jun 23, 2022 @ 3:00 pm IST – 4:00 pm IST – with Melinda Thomas Thursday, June 23, 20223-4 pm Ireland/UK time10-11am Eastern7-8am Pacific Register Now Program Overview In honor of International Yoga Day on June 21st, we will gather together and celebrate our yoga practice in community. Cultivating community is one of the principles of the Abbey’s Monk Manifesto. When we join together for asana we […]
Day 6: Theotokos & Mystical Rose
Prayer Cycle / Birthing the Holy / Day 6 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Birthing the Holy book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer: Theotokos OPENING PRAYER Theotokos, you are God-bearer, source of life and nourishment, unconditional love and care. This […]
Day 5: Mother of Sorrows & Greenest Branch
Prayer Cycle / Birthing the Holy / Day 5 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Birthing the Holy book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer: Mother of Sorrows OPENING PRAYER Mother of Sorrows, you tend the threshold of our of lives, knowing […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Becky Rische
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Becky Rische’s reflection on creating a community labyrinth. It’s a strange feeling to follow a calling and then watch it take shape in ways you hadn’t imagined. As the pandemic wore on and I […]