Benedictine Spirituality: An Introduction

Zoom Connect to the program with computer or phone., WI

Are you hungering for spiritual conversation? Do you have a general sense of what Benedictine spirituality is and where it comes from but are curious to know more? Join us for Holy Wisdom Monastery’s first completely virtual class. We will meet online weekly for one month, take a two-week break for reflection and integration, then pick up again for four more weeks. Topics covered include Benedict and his ‘little Rule for beginners,’ silence, listening, prayer, humility, scripture and more. Each class will include prayer, readings, discussion, a spiritual practice and Q & A. As this is our first time to ...

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Evolutionary Consciousness and the Human Species

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

In these two virtual presentations, we will take a long loving look at who the human species is and who we need to become in this 21st century as the Universe evolves. Our intent in the presentations and conversations is to awaken our consciousness more fully to all that humankind is and can become. You may attend one or both of the sessions. Part 1    What is Evolutionary Consciousness in Light of the Human Species? We will look anew at how the emergence of Homo Sapiens two hundred thousand years ago was a bright, celebrative moment in the evolutionary process. ...

Benedictine Spirituality: An Introduction

Zoom Connect to the program with computer or phone., WI

Are you hungering for spiritual conversation? Do you have a general sense of what Benedictine spirituality is and where it comes from but are curious to know more? Join us for Holy Wisdom Monastery’s first completely virtual class. We will meet online weekly for one month, take a two-week break for reflection and integration, then pick up again for four more weeks. Topics covered include Benedict and his ‘little Rule for beginners,’ silence, listening, prayer, humility, scripture and more. Each class will include prayer, readings, discussion, a spiritual practice and Q & A. As this is our first time to ...

Free

Praying the Psalms with Jesus

Virtual Event takes place online, WI

Praying the Psalms with Jesus presented by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan is a virtual retreat that took place Feb. 26-28, 2021. The Psalms are not only the ancient songs of Israel; they are the prayers that Jesus prayed. This enriching retreat includes an opening concert on Friday night; Psalm study, meditation, silent reflection, discussion, and lots of singing on Saturday; a prayer service on Saturday evening; and the Holy Wisdom Monastery Sunday Assembly worship service and a closing session on Sunday. Presenter Richard Bruxvoort Colligan is a music composer and Psalms scholar serving across denominations. He earned his M.A. in Theology ...

Benedictine Spirituality: An Introduction

Zoom Connect to the program with computer or phone., WI

Are you hungering for spiritual conversation? Do you have a general sense of what Benedictine spirituality is and where it comes from but are curious to know more? Join us for Holy Wisdom Monastery’s first completely virtual class. We will meet online weekly for one month, take a two-week break for reflection and integration, then pick up again for four more weeks. Topics covered include Benedict and his ‘little Rule for beginners,’ silence, listening, prayer, humility, scripture and more. Each class will include prayer, readings, discussion, a spiritual practice and Q & A. As this is our first time to ...

Free

Benedictine Spirituality: An Introduction

Zoom Connect to the program with computer or phone., WI

Are you hungering for spiritual conversation? Do you have a general sense of what Benedictine spirituality is and where it comes from but are curious to know more? Join us for Holy Wisdom Monastery’s first completely virtual class. We will meet online weekly for one month, take a two-week break for reflection and integration, then pick up again for four more weeks. Topics covered include Benedict and his ‘little Rule for beginners,’ silence, listening, prayer, humility, scripture and more. Each class will include prayer, readings, discussion, a spiritual practice and Q & A. As this is our first time to ...

Free

Benedictine Spirituality: An Introduction

Zoom Connect to the program with computer or phone., WI

Are you hungering for spiritual conversation? Do you have a general sense of what Benedictine spirituality is and where it comes from but are curious to know more? Join us for Holy Wisdom Monastery’s first completely virtual class. We will meet online weekly for one month, take a two-week break for reflection and integration, then pick up again for four more weeks. Topics covered include Benedict and his ‘little Rule for beginners,’ silence, listening, prayer, humility, scripture and more. Each class will include prayer, readings, discussion, a spiritual practice and Q & A. As this is our first time to ...

Free

Cosmology and Consciousness: In Search of the Whole with Ilia Delio

Virtual Event takes place online, WI

Holy Wisdom Monastery is excited to present this virtual retreat on March 20, 2021 with Ilia Delio The new science today tells us that nature is an undivided whole, a deep interconnectedness of dynamic life. We humans are part of nature, yet we have become divided into isolated parts struggling for existence. What role does religion play in the quest for wholeness? Is Christianity a religion of wholeness or not? Why has technology assumed the role of religion in our age? We will explore these questions and others through the lens of Teilhard de Chardin, as we seek to understand the ...

$85

Benedictine Practices for a Balanced Life

Virtual Event takes place online, WI

Benedictine spirituality aims at helping people lead a balanced life. A few basic practices can lay a foundation for centeredness through life’s ups and downs. This event will introduce participants to the Benedictine understanding of balance. Participants will engage in spiritual practices including centering prayer, lectio divina, manual labor, and awareness of the sacredness of all creation. The class consists of presentation, discussion, experiencing the practices and shared reflection. At the end of the class, those interested will be invited to continue building an online community around Benedictine spirituality. As members of a women's community, we know how important it ...

$20

Journeying Inward

Virtual Event takes place online, WI

Life is a journey into our authentic self. Benedictine spirituality provides guidance and practices to listen to God, ourselves and others. Connect and experience a community of women seeking spiritual growth. Using poetry, scripture, reflection, and discussion, explore the inner life that can lead to greater meaning. This virtual experience is for single women 20-40. The sisters offer this experience for women because we know how important it is to have mentors on the inner journey. Together, we’ll discover: An overview and introduction: self-knowledge Journaling Prayer as presence Silence, solitude, centering prayer, community Listening and responding to God: lectio divina, ...

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