Novice Activities

Novice Activity – Living in the Present Moment

Presence of God - Novice Life PracticesACTIVITY FOCUS:  Benedictine practices for living in the present moment Find it hard to be present right where you are?  In this activity you’ll find directions from the Rule to help you live in the present moment.  You’ll also...

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Novice Activity – Awareness of God’s Presence

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,...

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Novice Activity – Benedictine Patience for the Impatient

PatienceACTIVITY FOCUS:  How the Rule of St. Benedict can help the cultivation of patience  Are you a patient with others and situations?  Does impatience get in the way of who you would like to be as a follower of Christ?  Benedict can help you to greater patience...

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Novice Activity – Who is St. Benedict?

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...

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Novice Activity – What is The Rule of St. Benedict

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...

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Novice Activity – Setting Aside Time to be With God

Presence of GodACTIVITY FOCUS:  How to plan and do a Personal Quiet Day or Retreat Do you long for some quiet time with God?  Would you like to step away from your tasks and responsibilities and have your spiritual energies restored?  This activity will help you meet...

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