Lectio Divina: Contemplative Awakening & Awareness
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Hildy Tales One: Dia dhuit, is mise Hildy! by John Valters Paintner, Your Online Prior
Hello, gentle readers! This series of 12 essays were composed during John & Christine’s Jubilee Year (which began pre-pandemic, but some of which was written during varying degrees of lockdown). They were dictated to John by the Abbey’s mascot, Hildy the Monk-ey. Hildy is a bit of a free spirit who likes to entertain and […]
Join us for A Midwinter God & Epiphany! ~ A Love Note from Our Online Abbess
Earth Monastery Prayer Cycle: Day 7 Morning Prayer from Abbey of the Arts on Vimeo. Day 7 Morning Prayer: Earth Monastery Pray Cycle Audio Podcast Day 7 Morning Prayer: Earth Monastery Prayer Cycle Dearest monks and artists, Happy New Year! We begin our Midwinter God online retreat tomorrow. I offer you this reflection on the […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Jenine Baines
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jenine Baines’ reflection, “Hail Mary, Full of Grace and Surprises and Smiles.” When I was twelve, I wanted to be a movie star or a nun. And while, outwardly, I’ve become neither, […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Michael Kroth
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Michael Kroth’s reflection, “Haiku Drop.” Wind outside my house Cold breeze, sharp slap bites my cheek My eyes see nothing ~Michael Kroth, First Haiku, 1-21-19 I wrote my first haiku during a […]
Prayer Cycle Podcast + Feather on the Breath of God ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Earth Monastery Prayer Cycle: Day 3 Evening Prayer from Abbey of the Arts on Vimeo. Day 3: Evening Prayer Audio Recording Day 3 Evening Prayer: Earth Monastery Prayer Cycle The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Janeen R. 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 R. Adil’s reflection on spiritual direction. When I received approval from my denomination to work towards authorized ministry, a new and exciting journey began to unfold. Pastors on the committee overseeing the […]