9:00 am Eucharist, followed by coffee and conversation. The day of resurrection continues the joy of the Vigil. We proclaim the Risen Christ in scripture, song, baptismal renewal and Eucharist.
Easter Vigil
Service at 7:00 pm, followed by social We gather to hear the stories of salvation history. The liturgy continues with the lighting of the new fire and the Easter candle. The Exsultet is sung followed by the Liturgy of the Word, culminating in the great “Alleluia” and the Easter Gospel. The Easter water is blessed, then all join in the profession of faith. The Liturgy of the Eucharist follows
Holy Thursday Worship
5:00 pm Social with hors d’oeuvres, 6:00 pm Service We gather to share the Word, serve each other in the washing of feet and share in the Eucharist. Our collection will assist local food pantries. The liturgy concludes with time for silent prayer.
Palm Sunday Worship
The Blessing of Palms & Procession begins our Sunday Assembly Eucharist. The Passion reading of the Gospel of Matthew is proclaimed.
The Quest for Healing and Home – The Great Search 2
The Quest for Healing and Home – The Great Search 2 We hope you can join us at Holy Wisdom Monastery for The Quest for Healing and Home – The Great Search 2 from May 9-11, 2024. In 2022 John Philip Newell began a second series of annual retreats to address the deep spiritual yearnings of this moment in time and to help give birth to new beginnings in our lives and world. The Great Search 2 is the second of a three-part series of annual retreats led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling …
Inspired Art Reception
Reception Join us for a reception for the Inspired Art exhibit featuring artists Jennifer Peters (photography), Francine Tompkins (acrylic painting) and Jennifer Angelo (fiber art) on Friday, Feb. 9 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please register below. Art Exhibit Jennifer Peters had an idea about creating an exhibit with artists working in different mediums and how they could blend their individual work into a unified show happening Feb. 2 – Apr. 28, 2024 at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Each artist created three inspiration pieces and the other two then worked in their own medium, interpreting the original work …
Go Without Hesitation: Lent Series (Online)
Go Without Hesitation: Lent Series with Pam Shellberg (online) This online series is full. There is still room in the in-person series on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am. Register below. Join us for a 5-week study of a gripping tale from the New Testament book of Acts where Peter, Jesus’ disciple, and Cornelius, a Roman centurion, present us with a historical diorama of conflicts mirroring back to us how perceiving God’s will and knowing how to respond is rarely straightforward. The story guides us in the ways of discerning God’s purposes, asking us to bravely sit with questions we might have …
Through the Decades – 1950s
As the 70th anniversary of the sisters’ arrival in Wisconsin is celebrated this year, it is important to share the history and culture of the Benedictine Women of Madison. What brought the sisters to this area? What influences shaped the mission, vision and values? Who played key roles in what eventually became Holy Wisdom Monastery? Highlights* of the growth, change and stability of the Benedictine Women of Madison will be reviewed in the next seven weeks culminating with the 70th Anniversary Celebration on July 9, 2023. *These highlights only reflect the history of the sisters after their move to Madison in 1953. In this issue, the focus is on the beginning – the 1950s. 1953 1954 1955 1959 What’s coming up? Next, the focus is on the 1960s, a time of great change and upheaval in the United States. Through personal and communal experiences …
Churches join in celebration of ‘Revelations of Divine Love’
Submitted by Sister Joanne Kollasch, OSB The following is excerpted from an article entitled “Churches join in celebration of ‘Revelations of Divine Love’” by Madoc Cairns in the May 20, 2023, issue of The Tablet. I am touched by this ecumenical celebration of the English mystic, Julian of Norwich, and the Pope’s prayer for consolation and strength based on her writings. “Julian, an anchorite, or enclosed hermit, living in Norwich in the fourteenth to fifteenth century, began receiving visions of Christ’s Passion in 1373 when she was 30 years old. The Revelations of Divine Love is the oldest surviving work by a …
New Chef Begins This Month
Our new Monastery Chef, Brian Maki, will have his first day of work at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Tuesday, April 25. He is looking forward to serving others with you, as part of the monastery’s mission. Below is a note from him: “Hello everyone! My name is Brian and I’m very excited to be starting my new chapter as the Chef for Holy Wisdom Monastery in the coming weeks. I wanted to write a short note to you as an opportunity to introduce myself. I started my career in the culinary field as a young dishwasher and instantly fell in …