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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Monk in the World Guest Post: Kreg Yingst

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Our reflection this week comes from Kreg Yingst whose block prints of Mary are featured in Christine’s forthcoming book Birthing the Holy: Wisdom from Mary for Creativity and Renewal. Read on for Kreg’s reflection “The […]