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.
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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.
A Month of Mary with Joan Chittister
If you were given the chance to spend a month with one woman in history who could both challenge and inspire you, Mary of Nazareth would be a good choice. May is the month traditionally devoted to Mary and you can spend it with Joan Chittister as she takes a new look at the significant events in the life of Mary and Jesus. Sister Joan will introduce you to a woman who lived through difficult and trying circumstances but found the fingerprint of God in all of them.