• Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Have you volunteered with Holy Wisdom Monastery? We want to thank you! Please join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at Holy Wisdom Monastery on April 9, 2026. This is the sisters’ and coworkers’ way of expressing our gratitude for all the time and effort you have generously given to our communities. We hope you can join us for a delicious meal and some well-deserved recognition for your hard work. This lunch is open to all monastery volunteers, including those who support our communities (Oblates, Friends of Wisdom Prairie, Sunday Assembly, Center for Clergy Renewal) and those who support our ...

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  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Work

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Deepen your understanding of Benedictine spirituality by joining us for one or more Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Work. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about the nature of work and its place in our lives from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. Benedictine monastic life follows a rhythm of work, study, prayer, and rest; work has a place but is not the whole, is not the central element – it finds its place in a rhythm of balance that ...

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  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Work

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Deepen your understanding of Benedictine spirituality by joining us for one or more Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Work. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about the nature of work and its place in our lives from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. Benedictine monastic life follows a rhythm of work, study, prayer, and rest; work has a place but is not the whole, is not the central element – it finds its place in a rhythm of balance that ...

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  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Work

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Deepen your understanding of Benedictine spirituality by joining us for one or more Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Work. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about the nature of work and its place in our lives from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. Benedictine monastic life follows a rhythm of work, study, prayer, and rest; work has a place but is not the whole, is not the central element – it finds its place in a rhythm of balance that ...

    Free
  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Work

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Deepen your understanding of Benedictine spirituality by joining us for one or more Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Work. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about the nature of work and its place in our lives from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. Benedictine monastic life follows a rhythm of work, study, prayer, and rest; work has a place but is not the whole, is not the central element – it finds its place in a rhythm of balance that ...

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  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Silence

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality, about the Rule of Benedict, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine life. During the time together, we will contemplate short readings about silence, have an experience of it, and learn the practices that help to deepen the experience of it. We grow together in our shared life way of life through small and large group conversations. Participants can expect a flow of silence, reflections ...

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  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Silence

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality, about the Rule of Benedict, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine life. During the time together, we will contemplate short readings about silence, have an experience of it, and learn the practices that help to deepen the experience of it. We grow together in our shared life way of life through small and large group conversations. Participants can expect a flow of silence, reflections ...

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  • Holy Wisdom Monastery Annual Meeting

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:15 am (CDT) for the Holy Wisdom Monastery community-wide Annual Meeting. We invite you to attend virtually via Zoom, or in-person in the monastery dining room. Coffee and pastries will be available for in-person participants. Whether you are a member of one of our communities or a curious supporter, we welcome all to join us. You will hear from sisters and coworkers about Holy Wisdom's mission, financial position, future priorities and other projects around the monastery. Schedule 9:00 am - Sunday Assembly (all are welcome) 10:15 am - Annual Meeting begins 11:45 am ...

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  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Silence

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality, about the Rule of Benedict, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine life. During the time together, we will contemplate short readings about silence, have an experience of it, and learn the practices that help to deepen the experience of it. We grow together in our shared life way of life through small and large group conversations. Participants can expect a flow of silence, reflections ...

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  • Centering Prayer Groups – 4th Wednesday

    Centering Prayer Groups
    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Centering Prayer Groups All are welcome to join our two centering prayer groups which meet on alternating Wednesdays. Both incorporate a short reading and time for silent prayer or meditation. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm Retreat & Guest House Room 10 Includes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation For more information contact Barb Abbott, 608-284-7424 2nd and 4th Wednesdays  2:30-3:30 pm Monastery Oratory – Two, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break For more information contact Carole Kretschman, 608-577-3243 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center ...

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