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SUMMARY:Lent Series: Teach Us to Pray
DESCRIPTION:Prayer is a pillar of Benedictine life\, an essential in the spiritual life and a principal theme of Jesus’ life. But in our own lives\, prayer can be a source of confusion\, insecurity and also a little bit of a mystery. In Luke’s gospel\, Jesus’ disciples say to him\, “teach us to pray.” Maybe you would like to say the same thing. Maybe the word prayer itself has become more of a stumbling block for you than an invitation to be present in and with God. Come to this series and listen to what Jesus says about prayer\, see how he prays and what he shows us about prayer. Listen to what others say about their own experiences with prayer and contemplation. Listen with others for how the spirit responds when we ask\, “teach us to pray.” \nSchedule\nEach 90-minute session will include some teaching about a particular aspect of prayer as shown in the Gospel of Luke\, reflections on other teachings about contemplation\, the sharing of personal experiences\, and an opportunity to explore different practices of prayer and contemplation. \nLeader – Pam Shellberg\n \n  \nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom monastery\, a student of scripture\, and someone always seeking to live a contemplative life. \nCost\n$50/person \nIf you would like to have lunch at the monastery after the in-person sessions\, we have now added an option to purchase lunch for $18/lunch. Click the link below to purchase a lunch after one or more of the sessions. Please let us know 48 hours in advance if you would like to add lunch.\nRegister for lunch after one or more sessions \nDates/Times – Lent 2025\nThis is a 5-part series\, offered in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am\, and online on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nAt Holy Wisdom Monastery – 10:00-11:30 am \n\nMar. 11\nMar. 18\nMar. 25\nApr. 1\nApr. 8\n\nOnline – 6:30-8:00 pm \n\nMar. 12\nMar. 19\nMar. 26\nApr. 2\nApr. 9\n\nRegister\nThe registration deadline is March 10\, 2025. Please register for the in-person series or the online series with the button below. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/lent-series-teach-us-to-pray/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Listening and Presence
DESCRIPTION:Listening and Presence\nYou are invited to attend Conversations about Our Benedictine Life – Listening and Presence. These events offer opportunities to talk with others about the values of listening and presence\, and to learn more about these values as features of Benedictine spirituality. Each gathering will be a time to share reflections on our ideas\, experiences and beliefs about listening and presence\, Benedict’s teaching\, and what spiritual gifts are to be discovered in a life where practices of deep listening and presence are central. \nSchedule\nThe gatherings will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length. They will include time for reflections\, for the reading of short pieces on listening and presence from the Rule of Benedict and other authors\, and conversations about the gifts and challenges of practices of listening and practice. \nThis program is not a series\, but we are offering multiple date and speaker options. \nLocation/Dates/Times (choose one or come to multiple sessions)\nAt Holy Wisdom Monastery \n\nSu\, Feb. 9\, 10:30-11:30 am – led by Marcia Krater & Sister Lynne Smith\nW\, Feb. 19\, 1:00-2:30 pm – leaders TBD\nSu\, Mar. 2\, 10:30-11:30 am – leaders TBD\n\nOnline \n\nTh\, Feb. 13\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Abbie Loomis\nTu\, Mar. 18\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Pam Shellberg\n\nLeaders\n\nSister Lynne Smith is a Benedictine sister and prioress at Holy Wisdom Monastery.\nMary Lynn Adams\, Marcia Krater and Abbie Loomis are oblates of Holy Wisdom\, all living lives reflecting their formation in Benedictine spirituality.\nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom.\n\nCost\nThere is no fee charged to participants for these events. \nRegister\nPlease register with the button below so we know which event(s) you will attend. \n \n 
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SUMMARY:Lent Series: Teach Us to Pray (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Prayer is a pillar of Benedictine life\, an essential in the spiritual life and a principal theme of Jesus’ life. But in our own lives\, prayer can be a source of confusion\, insecurity and also a little bit of a mystery. In Luke’s gospel\, Jesus’ disciples say to him\, “teach us to pray.” Maybe you would like to say the same thing. Maybe the word prayer itself has become more of a stumbling block for you than an invitation to be present in and with God. Come to this series and listen to what Jesus says about prayer\, see how he prays and what he shows us about prayer. Listen to what others say about their own experiences with prayer and contemplation. Listen with others for how the spirit responds when we ask\, “teach us to pray.” \nSchedule\nEach 90-minute session will include some teaching about a particular aspect of prayer as shown in the Gospel of Luke\, reflections on other teachings about contemplation\, the sharing of personal experiences\, and an opportunity to explore different practices of prayer and contemplation. \nLeader – Pam Shellberg\n \n  \nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom monastery\, a student of scripture\, and someone always seeking to live a contemplative life. \nCost\n$50/person \nIf you would like to have lunch at the monastery after the in-person sessions\, we have now added an option to purchase lunch for $18/lunch. Click the link below to purchase a lunch after one or more of the sessions. Please let us know 48 hours in advance if you would like to add lunch.\nRegister for lunch after one or more sessions \nDates/Times – Lent 2025\nThis is a 5-part series\, offered in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am\, and online on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nAt Holy Wisdom Monastery – 10:00-11:30 am \n\nMar. 11\nMar. 18\nMar. 25\nApr. 1\nApr. 8\n\nOnline – 6:30-8:00 pm \n\nMar. 12\nMar. 19\nMar. 26\nApr. 2\nApr. 9\n\nRegister\nThe registration deadline is March 10\, 2025. Please register for the in-person series or the online series with the button below. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/lent-series-teach-us-to-pray2/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crane Walk: A Lightness and Longevity Qigong Practice
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the spring equinox and the return of our local sandhill cranes! Instructor Sandy Salvo will lead us in a beautiful Qigong Crane Form that cultivates a sense of lightness\, freedom and longevity while enhancing our balance\, inside and out. \nSeasonal transitions are the perfect time to practice Qigong* and reset our equilibrium by releasing that which no longer serves us and making room for the new! \nAll ability levels welcome. Can be performed standing or seated in casual attire. Please bring a journal/notebook and come prepared to do a significant portion of the workshop outdoors\, weather permitting. \n*Qigong (Chee-gong) is an ancient form of moving meditation that uses flowing movements\, breath exercises\, meditation and tapping to boost energy\, relieve stress\, and balance your emotions. As a holistic health or “whole being” practice\, it addresses all of who you are: mind\, body\, and spirit. ‘Qi’ means energy and ‘Gong’ means skill or cultivation; thus Qigong is the skill of cultivating your life-force energy. \nSchedule\n1:30 pm – Introductions and workshop overview\n1:45 pm – Crane Walk Qigong practices outdoors (weather permitting) intertwined with a brief solo walk and journaling\n3:10 pm – Indoor meditation\, integration and closing \nInstructor – Sandy Salvo\nSandy Salvo is a Qigong instructor\, mindfulness meditation teacher\, retreat planner and facilitation consultant. She has devoted her life to encouraging authentic connections and valuing relationships. Sandy teaches weekly Qigong classes both online and in-person and is currently focusing her energy on sharing Qigong and other mindfulness practices outdoors whenever possible. She is certified through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi and founder of Centered-Connections.com. Sandy has graciously offered to lead three Qigong workshops at Holy Wisdom Monastery\, with all proceeds from the classes going to the monastery. \nQigong Workshops at Holy Wisdom\nCome to one or more upcoming Qigong offerings at Holy Wisdom Monastery\, led by Sandy Salvo\, and cultivate your life-force energy. \n\nMindful Movement: Intro to Qigong Practice – Feb. 11\, 1:30-3:30 pm\nCrane Walk: A Lightness and Longevity Qigong Practice – Mar. 20\, 1:30-3:30 pm\nWillow Wisdom: A Rooted and Flowing Qigong Practice – May 16\, 3:00-5:00 pm\n\nCost\n$35/person\, all proceeds go to Holy Wisdom Monastery \nRegister\nRegister by Tues.\, March 18\, 2025 with the button below. This offering is limited to 25 people and registration will close when we reach the limit. The registration fee is non-refundable. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/crane-walk-qigong/
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SUMMARY:I Choose Peace – Sound Healing & Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Discover a transformative journey with I Choose Peace – Sound Healing & Guided Meditation. This uniquely enchanting guided meditative experience invites you to explore the depths of world peace through soothing poetry\, the calming resonance of sound bowl healing\, affirmations of peace and love and reflective journaling. It’s more than just meditation; it’s a pathway to self-love and a deeper connection with your heart and the Earth. \nWhether you’re a seasoned meditator or completely new to the practice\, this program offers a safe and accessible path to personal peace. We welcome all peace seekers ages 18 and above. \nBe still\, reconnect with yourself and contribute to a more peaceful world\, one mindful moment at a time. \nEmbrace your path to peace and empowerment while nurturing your spirit and mind. \nJoin I Choose Peace to be in community with like-minded souls dedicated to making the world a better place. \nWe look forward to you joining us to experience the healing power of I Choose Peace and transform your life. \nPlease bring the following items to make the most of your meditation: \n\nComfortable clothing: breathable\, flexible garments for various temperatures. Light layers are suggested.\nBlanket\, pillow\, yoga mat: create a comfortable space to rest by having your own items to support your body needs.\nJournal: any journal or notebook (and writing utensil) will do to capture your reflections.\nWater bottle/personal beverage: hydrate!\nPersonal care items: natural toiletries\, sunscreen and insect repellent (if meditation will be outside)\nAny additional personal items you may require to comfortably sit or lay down for two hours.\n\nSchedule\n10:00-11:45 am – Sound Healing\n12:00 pm – Lunch (optional) \nInstructor – Takeyla Benton\nMystic on a mission\, Takeyla Benton has spent 25 years unlocking her own divine potential – and now she’s here to help you do the same. With a lifetime of spiritually directed studies and personal experiences\, Takeyla infuses her wisdom and passion for storytelling\, holistic healing and spirit-centered self-mastery and divine love into her sacred soul work at Key Transformations. As a trusted guide\, she offers transformative spiritual consultations\, Goddess-guided Reiki energy and sound healing\, empowering yoga and meditation coaching\, notable podcasts and workshops  – empowering those “sick and tired of being sick and tired” to bravely live on purpose.  \nCost\n$35/person \nRegister\nThe registration deadline is March 15\, 2025\, or when the registration reaches 30 people. Please register below with the button. There is no refund for cancellations. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/i-choose-peace/
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