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(photo above) from the current exhibit
Heaven of the Heart: Art As An Act Of Reconciliation
by Chuck Hoffman and Peg Carlson-Hoffman |
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Meditation from Lost In Wonder
Rediscovering the Spiritual Art of Attentiveness
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 by Esther de Waal
We are to be changed. Unless we believe that, is there any point in our lives?
We cannot change other people, one of the hardest lessons of all, but we can change ourselves.
Everything in the Rule, as in the gospel, points to the risen Christ, to the paschal mystery, to the mystery of death and new life.
This excerpt comes from Lost in Wonder: Rediscovering the Spiritual Art of Attentiveness (Liturgical Press, 2003). This text served as the basis for Esther de Waal's recent visit to the Benedictine Center.
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The Benedictine Center's
30th Anniversary Keynote Series | | |
What Monasticism Teaches the World (Jan. 25)
Art and Scripture with Esther de Waal (Mar. 21)
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A Practiced Christianity
Jul. 11, 2013 (7-9p)
With prophetic urgency, author and teacher S. Meg Funk OSB brings to light a vision of discipleship for today's world. She teaches the Christian faith expressed in concrete practice and rooted within a rich and shared tradition.
Register online.
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Monastic Wisdom for Troubled Times
Sat., Oct. 26, 2013 |
| Accepting Applications for the School of Lectio Divina | |
Fri., Jul. 5, 1p thru Wed., Jul. 10, 1p
S. Meg Funk OSB
$700 includes lodging and meals
The Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery is offering the School of Lectio Divina to adapt the ancient monastic riches of sustained lectio divina to contemporary people.
Through an intensive retreat experience set in the rhythm of life at St. Paul's Monastery, participants receive teaching about lectio, spend time meditating on a sacred text significant for them, have the opportunity to connect with a lectio companion, and participate in reflective conversation with other participants. Limit 15 guests. Contact the Benedictine Center (651.777.7251 or benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org) if you would like to visit with someone personally.
Click here for a description of the School of Lectio Divina. Click here for a PDF copy of the application form. Click here for a Word copy of the application form.
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| Retreat for Mothers and Daughters | | |
 Called To Deepen Relationships
With Our Daughters
Sat., May 11, 9a-12p
S. Linda Soler OSB and
S. Carol Rennie OSB
$30 for two
Early Christian testimony reflects Jesus' inclusive, relational approach toward women and models our call to promote "oneness in Christ" among women of all ages. Through experience and conversation, this three hour retreat will explore ways to nurture those relationships which are most near and dear: grandmothers and granddaughters, mothers and daughters. Open to women with daughters and/or granddaughters ages six and older. Register online.
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| What Is Authentic To Us As Leaders? | |  A Great Conversation
Thurs., May 16, 9a-1p
Sam Rahberg Oblate
Freewill offering
Polls and conversation tell us that people hunger these days for authenticity. Join Sam Rahberg, director of the Benedictine Center, to explore what "authenticity" looks like in a leadership role, whatever shape that role may take. The experience will include a brief reflection leading into dialogue and will be followed by prayer with the monastic community and lunch. Afterward, Sam will assemble and share a summary of the insights which emerge from the discussion. Limited to 12 participants. Register online. |
| A Letter from the Taizé Brothers | | |
 Memorial Day Weekend
Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota
Dear Friends,
Hundreds of young adults from all over the U.S. and Canada have already registered for the Pine Ridge Lakota Indian Reservation gathering (24-27th May 2013).
A preparation video has been made by friends in South Dakota. They have used material sent from Taizé as well as material they shot themselves. The commentary is read by Walker Rose who is Lakota, from the Cheyenne River reservation: http://vimeo.com/61850341
We hope you will find it helpful.
More practical information on the Pine Ridge gathering is available here http://www.taize.fr/en_article14641.html
You can register by using the following link: http://taizepineridge2013.eventbrite.com/#
The registration deadline is April 30th.
For any questions, please use the following email: taizepineridgewelcome@gmail.com.
The nearest airport is Rapid City, but we have heard that some people are cutting costs by flying to an airport in a neighoring state and renting a van or a car for the last leg of the journey. Do your own research on the internet and see what you can come up with.
This is a rare opportunity to discover a culture very different from mainstream America, with its gifts and its problems, to see what we can learn from one another, and to search together for what the Spirit is saying to us as we try to create a more human world.
Yours in the Risen Christ,
Brothers John and Emile
usameetings@taize.fr |
| Other Events/Resources of Related Interest | |
Praying with Imagination 2013:
Igniting an Artful Response
Sun., Jul. 21, 1p thru Fri., Jul. 26, 1p
Saint John's Abbey Guesthouse, Collegeville
Learn more and register online: www.csbsju.edu/sot/prayingwithimagination
Position Opening
Saint John's University, School of Theology*Seminary, invites applications for the full time four year term appointment as Youth in Theology and Ministry Lilly Project Administrator. This position begins July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2017. Click here for more information.
Thin Places: An Ecumenical Newsletter
Seeing the Word
A program of guided reflection with illuminations from
The Saint John's Bible.
Sat., May 4, 9:30a-5:30p and Sun., May 5, 1-5p |
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