When you become a member of Monasteries of the Heart you receive free weekly practices that can help you develop a monastic spirituality—prayer, lectio (reflective reading), good works, study and community. You also receive free inspirational words each week from three monastic blogs, including one by Sister Joan Chittister. And you join a worldwide community whose members discuss meaningful issues and are intent on impacting the times.
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In addition to new weekly content, Monasteries of the Heart offers regular online courses, retreats and book discussions. While some of this curriculum content is free, many of the courses and retreats have a small fee. Courses and retreats usually include several emails a week, exclusive video or audio content and a facilitated discussion. Click here to see all available offerings. You must have a free membership and be logged in to register for and access courses and retreats.
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Instruction on monastic spirituality and way of life is essential if members of Monasteries of the Heart are to carry forward and keep alive the ancient Benedictine tradition.
Initial Monastic Formation for New Members
Study based on the book
The Monastery of the Heart by Joan Chittister
A Gentle Invitation
In her book, Insights for the Ages, Sister Joan explains that the Rule of Benedict "is not concerned with a single time and place, a single set of devotions, or a single ministry...
Next Course or Retreat to be offered
Four to six courses and retreats are offered each year at Monasteries of the Heart. This is our next online offering.
Yes, journaling is a popular way to deepen spirituality, work out issues, find the courage to face ourselves and the world—and especially at New Year’s time, to begin again. But like any practice, it takes a period of trial and error to find the techniques best suited to one’s own particular way of processing. It takes dedicated effort to develop good journaling habits and it takes regular, focused attention to truly reap its benefits.
That’s where tools can help. Tools like The Art of Questioning: a journaling practice eCourse and JOURNAL, a new guided journal from Joan Chittister with prompts and activities to guide your reflection.In addition to the content to be delivered during this three-week eCourse, you will receive a $2.00 off coupon for the Joan Chittister JOURNAL when you register. (JOURNAL is not required for the course). >>> FULL DESCRIPTION
The Art of Questioning runs January 7 - 25
Compiler of this new eCourse, Linda Romey, OSB, talks about what is included and why she includes it in this short video.