Hospitality ACTIVITY FOCUS: Try the Three A's of Hospitality Sr. Nikki invites you to reflect on a challenging relationship. You then will explore how Benedictine hospitality can help you be a life-giving presence.Hello! Sr. Nikki here. Welcome to this Novice...
Benedictine Basics - Novice Life Practices - Patience ACTIVITY FOCUS: Learn about and try three spiritual practices written for monastics in the 9th century Ever wonder what it would be like to meet a monastic of centuries ago? Here’s a way to connect with...
Novice Activities (All)ACTIVITY FOCUS: Practice a specific verse from the Rule Would you like to refuel your Benedictine way of living? Cloister members offer a way to “drill down” on a specific verse to enrich your Benedictine practice in the New Year or...
Presence of God, Benedictine BasicsACTIVITY FOCUS: Draw closer to God through the practice of awareness Many of us don’t feel the Presence of God, and this can be discouraging. Amma suggests that we instead cultivate an awareness of God’s Presence. Welcome,...
Benedictine BasicsACTIVITY FOCUS: Learn about the great abbot Benedict from Pope Gregory the Great Who was this man whose monastic Rule became standard for monasteries by the early Middle Ages? How did we come to know about him? What was his life like? What kind...
Benedictine BasicsACTIVITY FOCUS: Join Novice Master Br. Ricky’s class on The Rule of St. Benedict What is this monastic rule that has been influential for centuries? What does The Rule of St. Benedict address? What parts of the Rule can help you better follow...
Presence of God, Benedictine Basics, Novice Life PracticesACTIVITY FOCUS: Two anchoring verses Br. Ricky shares two important verses from the Rule to guide how we live our lives as Benedictine felines (and humans)Welcome, Worldwide Novice! Amma and I were on...
Balance - Benedictine Basics - Novice Life PracticesACTIVITY FOCUS: How moderation can cure a crowded, time-crunched life Tired of feeling always behind in eveything with not enough time to get it all done? Take the Benedictine cure - Moderation!Dear Worldwide...
Benedictine BasicsACTIVITY FOCUS: The Benedictine Art of Listening Here you will learn why listening is an important Benedictine practice.Listening is a gift to others as well as a way we learn and grow.Listen up, Worldwide Novice and Human! The first word in The...
Benedictine Basics - Novice Life PracticesACTIVITY FOCUS: The Value of the Rule of St. Benedict Today The Rule is a rich resource for living the Christian life. Learn about how and why in this activity.Even if you are familiar with the Rule there is always much more...