Do you love to read and would enjoy sharing a read with others? We will meet monthly on designated Sundays after coffee hour in the newly created “multi-purpose” room, our former chapel.   Book to Discuss:  SEASONS OF YOUR HEART: Prayers & Reflections, revised & expanded.  By Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB.    Chapter One only. We will cover one chapter per month for the next 5 months as this is a “journey” book.  Sr Macrina offers reflections and meditations turning us…

“Art offers a silent invitation to enter into a mysterious, non-verbal world and landscape that exists within each of us.” Arthur Poulin... Join us for an expansive experience of Creativity! Through sharing what is most intimate and profound in his artistic spiritual practice, Arthur will challenge us to deepen the connection with the Creative DNA dwelling within each of us. The day will close with an outdoor liturgy in honor of the Earth, our Common Home.  Fr. Arthur Poulin is a Camaldolese…

All oblates and those interested in delving deeper into Camaldolese spirituality are encouraged to attend. The series will cover topics from "Living By the Rules: A Guide to Camaldolese Oblate Life" (digital handbook prepared by Camaldolese Oblate Peer Mentors, under guidance from Fr. Cyprian Consiglio and Fr. Robert Hale). This series is projected to continue with three meetings a year, for three years. October 19th will be led by Fr.Bede Healey, Br Ivan Nicoletto and oblate Peer Mentors Chris Olson and…

       The women of John's Gospel are undeniably the heroines of the story. You probably think you know them well -- Mary the mother of Jesus, the Samaritan Woman, Mary and Martha, and Mary Magdalen -- but you may be in for some surprises. When these gospel stories are examined objectively rather than through the lenses of patriarchy and misogyny, some fascinating and long-ignored aspects emerge.        Siddika Angle holds a master’s degree in biblical studies…

Does God still speak to us through sacred Scripture? Is the Bible really relevant? Award-winning author, Veronica Mary Rolf, will discuss her new book that traces the complete arc of our life’s journey through the drama of biblical stories. She will also suggest contemplative ways in which we may enter more deeply into the narratives, discover their personal relevance, and allow the experience to transform our lives. Veronica Mary Rolf is an independent scholar educated at Columbia University, an academic…