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.
What questions are women millennials asking about the church? About their place in the church? About discipleship and ministry? About the spiritual path? And are their questions similar to those of women of every age? Find out by participating in an online book discussion of the recently released Dear Joan Chittister: Conversation with Women in the Church. In the book 10 young women share their thoughts, experiences, aspirations, questions, and desires with Sister Joan and she answers each woman with a personal letter, challenging them not to accept the status quo. The book is required to participate in the discussion. When you register you will receive a $2.00 discount coupon if you purchase the book at Benetvision. This three-week eCourse runs October 21-November 8. >>>FULL DESCRIPTION