• Monastic Monologues: Sharing Joy

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

    Monastic Monologues: Sharing Joy Step Into the Magic! Are you ready for an afternoon bursting with wonder, adventure, and unforgettable stories and songs? Join our community for an inspiring gathering of storytellers, musicians, and singers—an event where the power of words and music truly comes alive. From heart-pounding journeys to faraway places, to laugh-out-loud moments, soulful tales and music that touch your heart, our performers will take you on an unforgettable ride. This isn’t just a performance, it’s an experience. One that brings people together, celebrates creativity, and weaves a kind of magic that sparks your imagination and strengthens our ...

    Free
  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Balance

    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: Balance. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about balance and moderation from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. The rhythm of Benedictine monastic life – work, study, prayer, rest – is a rhythm of balance that can bring depth and peace to our days. Come listen to Benedict and each other with the ears of your heart; explore the challenges and the ...

    Free
  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Balance

    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: Balance. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about balance and moderation from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. The rhythm of Benedictine monastic life – work, study, prayer, rest – is a rhythm of balance that can bring depth and peace to our days. Come listen to Benedict and each other with the ears of your heart; explore the challenges and the ...

    Free
  • Ash Wednesday

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

    On Ash Wednesday, March 18th, all are invited to join the sisters for midday prayer with ashes at 11:45 am in the Oratory. You may also join us in the Assembly Room at 5:30 pm for the Liturgy of the Word with ashes. The choir will sing. Our Lenten practice at the monastery throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week, is that silence be observed in the Assembly Room 10 minutes before Sunday Assembly Liturgy begins. We suggest using this time to center ourselves before our Creator. The greeters will keep the doors of the Assembly Room closed so that ...

    Free
  • Ash Wednesday

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

    On Ash Wednesday, March 18th, all are invited to join the sisters for midday prayer with ashes at 11:45 am in the Oratory. You may also join us in the Assembly Room at 5:30 pm for the Liturgy of the Word with ashes. The choir will sing. Our Lenten practice at the monastery throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week, is that silence be observed in the Assembly Room 10 minutes before Sunday Assembly Liturgy begins. We suggest using this time to center ourselves before our Creator. The greeters will keep the doors of the Assembly Room closed so that ...

    Free
  • Grace & Reflection: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend

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

    Grace & Reflection: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend Each renewal weekend will include creating a quiet, focused, and enlivened space — a Circle of Trust® — where personal, inner wisdom can be heard. There will be a mix of time spent in large group, small group, and individual reflection along with poetry, teaching stories, wisdom traditions, nature, and activities for exploration. We will use these experiences and other rich metaphors to symbolize and discover and explore life questions. Together, we will experience creating spaces in our lives to tend and nurture our desire to live fully with courage and resilience. ...

    $250 – $435
  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Balance

    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: Balance. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about balance and moderation from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. The rhythm of Benedictine monastic life – work, study, prayer, rest – is a rhythm of balance that can bring depth and peace to our days. Come listen to Benedict and each other with the ears of your heart; explore the challenges and the ...

    Free
  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Balance

    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: Balance. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about balance and moderation from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. The rhythm of Benedictine monastic life – work, study, prayer, rest – is a rhythm of balance that can bring depth and peace to our days. Come listen to Benedict and each other with the ears of your heart; explore the challenges and the ...

    Free
  • Family Gathering

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

    All families with children are invited to a special Lenten Family Gathering, Saturday, March 7, 3:00-6:00 pm. Join us for a Family Gathering to experience the joy of anticipation in community. At this event, school-age children will gather to learn and play together, and childcare for the littlest ones is provided. Parents and caregivers will have some free-choice time to enjoy all the Monastery has to offer. The gathering will conclude with a shared meal. Children ages 6-9 are invited to join Sarah Wilkin Gibart for prayer and creative work time. We will explore the rich theme of Lent. Parents, ...

    $25
  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Balance

    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: Balance. These gatherings offer time for reflection, for the contemplation of short readings about balance and moderation from the Rule of Benedict and other wise authors, and the goodness of being part of the shared way of Benedictine life. The rhythm of Benedictine monastic life – work, study, prayer, rest – is a rhythm of balance that can bring depth and peace to our days. Come listen to Benedict and each other with the ears of your heart; explore the challenges and the ...

    Free