St. Columba and His Horse (a new poetry video) ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
St Columba and His Horse – Poem Video from Christine Valters Paintner on Vimeo. St. Columba and His Horse The old man hobbles down the road toward the monastery gate, rests on a roadside stone, hears clip-clopping of hooves approach and his faithful companion arrive. The horse nuzzles Columba’s shoulder, shudders all down his white […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Keren Dibbens-Wyatt
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Keren Dibbens–Wyatt’s reflection, “Hidden Treasures.” I have long been nurtured and consoled by the life and writings of the 14th Century English Saint, Julian of Norwich. On what she thought was her deathbed, […]
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, “Beauty From the Ashes.” I walk around the south pasture of our retreat center grounds, waiting for a photograph to capture my attention. All I can see is […]
Day 7: Earth as the Original Liturgy
Prayer Cycle / Earth Monastery / Day 7 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Earth Monastery book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER We pray this morning, joining in with the great unfolding liturgy of praise already being sung all […]
Day 6: Earth as the Original Sacrament
Prayer Cycle / Earth Monastery / Day 6 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Earth Monastery book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER All of Creation is a window onto the divine presence and unfolding. We pray today that we […]
Day 5: Earth as the Original Icon
Prayer Cycle / Earth Monastery / Day 5 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Earth Monastery book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER We gaze upon Earth as a window into the divine glory, radiant and wonderful. Mother of all […]
Day 2: Earth as the Original Scriptures
Prayer Cycle / Earth Monastery / Day 2 Video, Audio and Written Guides for Morning and Evening Prayer Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Make A Donation Buy Earth Monastery book Journey with the Companion Retreat Morning Prayer OPENING PRAYER Let us remember this day, Earth as the big book of revelation and our original scripture text. […]