Engage in a spiritual conversation

Deepen your spiritual journey with the assistance of someone trained and experienced in helping you listen for the presence of God in your life. Spiritual guidance is a confidential sharing that leads to a greater understanding of both God and yourself.

During the conversation, you:

• explore God's presence in your life
• examine relationships -- with God, others and yourself
• consider what is being asked of you

Spiritual guides at Holy Wisdom Monastery are available by appointment.

The suggested fee for spiritual guidance is $30-$50/session.

Trained spiritual guides at Holy Wisdom Monastery:

Jerrianne Bland is the director of retreats for Benedictine Women of Madison. Jerrianne completed a certificate program in spiritual guidance at the Center for Spiritual Direction in Orange, California. She practices spiritual ecumenism through belonging to her Lutheran faith community and the oblate community at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Contact Jerrianne at (608) 836-1631, ext. 158.

Joanne Kollasch, OSB, serves as retreat leader and spiritual guide having completed a year’s program for this work at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership, Loyola University, Chicago. For more than 50 years, Joanne has helped guide the vision, mission and ministries of her community at Holy Wisdom Monastery. She co-created the Community of Benedict, Benedictine Women of Madison and the oblate community at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Contact Joanne at (608) 831-9302.

Charles Pfeifer, PhD, has training and experience with the Guild for Psychological Studies and Jungian dream work. Charles has led seminars on dreams and the Life of Jesus, and he co-facilitates retreats at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Contact Charles at (608) 836-1631, ext. 210.

Lynne Smith, OSB, is an ordained Presbyterian minister who served congregations in Kansas and Iowa for 16 years before joining Benedictine Women of Madison. She has degrees in Christian education and theology. Lynne serves as director of membership, in addition to leading retreats. Contact Lynne at (608) 836-1631, ext. 198.

Contact Jerrianne at (608) 836-1631, ext. 158 for more information about spiritual guidance.