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Enrich your mind and spirit—visit the monastery library! November 2020 This month be thankful for the people in your life.  Now carry that thought through for the rest of the year and beyond.  Stay safe. The monastery library added the following books to its collection: Bonowitz, Bernard.  Truly seeking God.  Collegeville, MN: Cistercian Publications, 2019.  Bryant-Johnson, Sherry.  Embodied Spirits.  Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Pub., 2014. Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Casey, Michael.  Grace.  Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2018. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  The Time is Now.  New York: Convergent, …

Enrich your mind and spirit—visit the monastery library! October 2020 Fall has come to Holy Wisdom, with the bright colors of the maple trees, the honk of geese overhead, crisper temperatures, and apples in the orchard.  Stay safe. The monastery library added the following books to its collection: Bonowitz, Bernard.  Truly seeking God.  Collegeville, MN: Cistercian Publications, 2019.  Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Casey, Michael.  Grace.  Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2018. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  The Time is Now.  New York: Convergent, 2019. Consiglio, Cyprian.  Spirit, Soul, Body.  …

Enrich your mind and spirit—visit the monastery library! September 2020 While all of us have been impacted by the pandemic in one way or another, we pray for those who have suffered through the virus, have lost loved ones to it, or have lost their job because of it. Stay safe. The monastery library added the following books to its collection: Bonowitz, Bernard.  Truly seeking God.  Collegeville, MN: Cistercian Publications, 2019.  Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Casey, Michael.  Grace.  Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2018. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  …

Enrich your mind and spirit—visit the monastery library! August 2020 Please continue to wear a mask wherever you go and practice social distancing.  And stay safe. The monastery library added the following books to its collection: Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  The Time is Now.  New York: Convergent, 2019. Delio, Ilia.  Birth of a Dancing Star.  Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2019. Goranson Jacob, Haley.  Conformed to the Image of His Son.  Downer’s Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2018. Heisig, James.  Of Gods and Minds.  Nagoya, …

Enrich your mind and spirit—visit the monastery library! July 2020 If you’ve been wearing a mask wherever you go and practicing social distancing, thank you.  It’s appreciated.  While we can’t all be together yet, you are missed.  Stay safe. The monastery library, a quiet place with a beautiful view and stimulating reading, recently added the following books to its collection: Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  The Time is Now.  New York: Convergent, 2019. Delio, Ilia.  Birth of a Dancing Star.  Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, …

Enrich your mind and spirit—visit the monastery library! June 2020 The monastery library, a quiet place with a beautiful view and stimulating reading, recently added the following books to its collection: Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  The Time is Now.  New York: Convergent, 2019. Delio, Ilia.  Birth of a Dancing Star.  Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2019. Heisig, James.  Of Gods and Minds.  Nagoya, Japan: Chisokudo Publications, 2019. Henze, Matthias.  Mind the Gap.  Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2017. Kasmir, Alisa.  Hineni.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, …

Enrich your mind and spirit–visit the monastery library! May 2020 There will be time for outdoor activities with extended family and friends, but not right now.  Continue to pray for those who are ill, who have lost loved ones, and who are on the front lines. The monastery library recently added the following books to its collection: Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  The Time is Now.  New York: Convergent, 2019. Delio, Ilia.  Birth of a Dancing Star.  Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2019. Heisig, James.  …

Enrich your mind and spirit–visit the monastery library! April 2020 April brings the conclusion of Lent and hopefully good news with regards to the world’s battle with coronavirus.  Pray for those who are ill, who have lost loved ones, and who are on the front lines. The monastery library recently added the following books to its collection: Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  The Time is Now.  New York: Convergent, 2019. Delio, Ilia.  Birth of a Dancing Star.  Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2019. Heisig, James.  …

Enrich your mind and spirit–visit the monastery library! March 2020 The month of March usually brings some much needed spring-like weather, which in Wisconsin translates to rain instead of snow. So, put the shovel away and dig out your umbrella. And consider visiting the monastery for weekday prayer, spiritual guidance, or participating in a program. We hope to see you soon. The monastery library recently added the following books to its collection: Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  Dear Joan Chittister.  New London, CT: Twenty-Third         Publications, 2019. Chittister, Joan.  The Time is Now.  …

Enrich your mind and spirit–visit the monastery library! February 2020   With the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday, the Lenten season officially begins.  Forty days in which to reflect on our spiritual lives and prepare for Easter. Consider participating in daily prayer at the monastery or taking a walk around the grounds or find a book in the library that speaks to you.   We hope to see you soon.   The monastery library recently added the following books to its collection:   Park, Song-Mi Suzie.  2 Kings.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2019. Carter, Warren.  Mark.  Collegeville, MN: Liturgical …