Easter and the Elements ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest monks, artists, and pilgrims, Happy Easter and Feast of the Resurrection! I am delighted to share that my assistant Melinda, whom you may know from our online programs and yoga practices, is leading a mini-retreat on Saturday, April 23rd themed around yoga and the elements. Read on for her reflection on Easter and the 5 great […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Therese Pekala
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Therese Pekala’s reflection “Hospitality: A Graceful Art.” On the exterior of my front door reads a sign, “My dog is my door bell.” It may appear to be a warning and unhospitable […]
Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage: The Wisdom of the Irish Saints Brigid, Ciaran, & Gobnait
A 9 Day Virtual Pilgrimage to the west coast of Ireland with Christine Valters Paintner, Simon de Voil, Betsey Beckman, and guest teachers.
Yoga with Melinda: Celebrate the Sacred Feminine
May 26, 2022 @ 3:00 pm IST – 4:00 pm IST – with Melinda Thomas Thursday, May 26, 2022 3-4 pm Ireland/UK time 10-11am Eastern 7-8am Pacific Register Now Program Overview In the Catholic tradition, May is a month dedicated to Holy Mary. During this yoga class we will celebrate and awaken archetypal energies of the divine feminine, or Shakti, through a series of asanas that are […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Kathy Roy
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Kathy Roy’s submission “Gentle Spirits.” Stepping out my front door for an early morning walk has become a spiritual practice over the years. This morning, the sky is a deep inky blue […]
Awakening the Creative Spirit: Experiential Education in the Expressive Arts (Northwest)
Apr 1, 2024 @ All Day –
with Kayce Stevens Hughlett and Betsey Beckman
A five-day, in person, experiential intensive exploring tools for integrating the arts and imagination into spiritual direction and other healing ministries.
Monk in the World Guest Post: Karen Harris
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Karen Harris’ reflection, “Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down.” What I have discovered at this spiritually scholastic portal is that the profundity of life is equal to the level of “play” in […]