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Event Series Living into Silence: Contemplative Practices for Lent

Living into Silence: Contemplative Practices for Lent

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

March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 pm via Zoom New to Lent or contemplative practices? All are welcome to learn the basics of spiritual practices in this virtual series. Together, let’s lean away from the stress of life, focus on your personal needs so you can be present to yourself and others, nurture your spirit and learn how to use silence. Cost: $25 for 4 session series.    

$25

Event Series Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul Book Study (in-person)

Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul Book Study (in-person)

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

In anticipation of Earth & Soul, an Evening with John Philip Newell on May 20, 2022, Holy Wisdom is inviting all to participate in a Community Read Book Study of his latest book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World (HarperOne, 2021). In his book, the Scottish born author summarizes ancient Gaelic and contemporary writers who invite us to a reawakening of the sacredness of all creation. Three in-person sessions will be held at Holy Wisdom Monastery, facilitated by Mary Ellen Gevelinger, OP and held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 6 and ...

Free
Event Series Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul Book Study (virtual)

Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul Book Study (virtual)

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

In anticipation of Earth & Soul, an Evening with John Philip Newell on May 20, 2022, Holy Wisdom is inviting all to participate in a Community Read Book Study of his latest book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World (HarperOne, 2021). In his book, the Scottish born author summarizes ancient Gaelic and contemporary writers who invite us to a reawakening of the sacredness of all creation. Three online sessions will be held via Zoom from 6:30-8:00 pm on Thursday evenings, April 7, 21, and May 5, co-facilitated by Carole Kretschman and Pam Shellberg. There ...

Free

Holy Wisdom Monastery Orientation Series

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

Sunday Liturgy, Liturgical Ministries and You Attend an introduction to our worship services and all of the liturgical ministries which make up our Sunday Assembly. This is part of a monthly series to introduce new members of all the Holy Wisdom Monastery communities (and existing members as well as guests) to the activities and communities of the monastery. This event takes place at 10:15 am in the Monastery Assembly Room after our 9:00am liturgy on May 1.          

Free

Earth & Soul, an Evening with John Philip Newell

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

Holy Wisdom Monastery is excited to offer Earth & Soul, an Evening with John Philip Newell. Together we’ll explore the beauty of earth-based spirituality and how it can help us see the divine in all of creation while we deepen our spiritual connection with God.  

$50

Holy Wisdom Monastery Orientation Series

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

Family, Outreach and Social Justice Ministries Pastoral care, social justice, new members, children and families, climate, hospitality, Luke House, MOSES, Kids on the Prairie – all of these ministries provide for the varied spiritual and educational needs of children, youth and adults. Meet some of our leaders and learn about opportunities to benefit from and participate more fully in the life of the Sunday Assembly community.          

Free

Awakening to Unconditional Wisdom and Compassion

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

Lama John Makransky, who led the Benedictine retreat at Holy Wisdom in 2016 with Paul Knitter and Sister Lynne Smith, OSB, is coming back to Madison to teach a 5-day silent retreat. Lama John will be joined by one of his teaching partners, Dr. Paul Condon, a Buddhist practitioner and social psychologist who draws on psychology to help people deepen their meditation experience.        

$375

Holy Wisdom Monastery Orientation Series

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

Outdoor Tour & Friends of Wisdom Prairie Caring for the earth is part of our mission, rooted in Benedictine values of stability and respect for all of creation. Learn through a tour of the land about the history of land restoration at Holy Wisdom Monastery and be inspired by the beauty of prairie, woodlands and Lost Lake. Rain date: July 31, 2022          

Free

Holy Wisdom Monastery Orientation Series

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

Spiritual Growth Opportunities Including the Oblate Community In addition to Sunday liturgies, spiritual life is nourished through experiences such as daily Liturgy of the Hours, Centering Prayer, retreats, classes and workshops. The Oblates of Holy Wisdom Monastery, totaling nearly 150 members, form an ecumenical learning community of people who are diverse in backgrounds, ages and faith traditions. The Oblates find guidance in the Rule of Benedict and help one another to integrate Benedictine spirituality into their lives. Come learn about the vibrant Oblate community.          

Free

Forest Therapy and Forest Bathing

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

Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) is the practice of “bathing” in the atmosphere of the forest, absorbing health benefits from nature and entering into a deep communion with the environment. We will adapt this practice for a slow-paced hour-long walk and exploration at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Please wear walking shoes and dress for being outdoors. Leader Marian Farrior is the Restoration Outreach Coordinator at UW-Madison Arboretum, where she also co-leads the WI Master Naturalist training. She is a Permaculture teacher with the Madison Area Permaculture Guild and a certified Association and Nature and Forest Therapy guide. Cost $25/person, includes lunch Location Holy ...

$25

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Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 County Road M
Middleton WI 53562
608-836-1631, x100
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