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September 2018
Benedictine Retreat – Hospitality and Compassion: An Exploration of Tibetan Compassion Practices and Benedictine Hospitality
Open to the public Join well-known teacher of Tibetan meditation practices and professor of Buddhist Studies at Boston College, John Makransky, Dr. Paul Knitter and Sister Lynne Smith and for this short retreat. We will explore how the Tibetan Buddhist understandings and practices of wisdom and compassion can help provide a contemplative foundation for the Benedictine ideal of active hospitality toward all. The retreat will consist of teachings by John, commentary by Paul and Sister Lynne, and practices of guided…
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Oblate retreat (open to the public)
Benedict for Baby Boomers: Aging Gracefully in the Footsteps of St. Benedict led by Trisha Day The Rule of St. Benedict is filled with timeless wisdom and practical insights for people regardless of how old they are. Nevertheless, it’s worth paying attention to what Benedict has to say about the “elders” of the monastery, pointing out that they are to be respected for the wisdom they have acquired. Unfortunately, those of us who live in our own fast paced, youth…
Find out more »January 2019
Oblate Convergence of Circles
Members of all 4 Oblate Governing Circles (Leadership, Vision, Candidate Formation, and Program Circles) gather annually to reaffirm who we are as a community and vision who we would like to be going forward. This year we will review insights about the future of Oblates from the Midwest Woodland Oblate Conference (at St Meinrad's Archabbey) and the National Oblates of the Future Symposium (at St Gertrudes, Cottonwood, Idaho). Schedule Program takes place in the Retreat and Guest House room 110 8:30 am Morning Prayer 9:00-11:30…
Find out more »March 2019
Oblate retreat – open to the public
The Spiritual Practice of Friendship led by Brad Lutz Looking at our experience, Scripture and the Rule, we will consider that friendship is more than being friendly—it is a spiritual practice that opens us to the workings of God's grace. Our sessions will include time for reflection and sharing as well as didactic. Facilitator: Brad S. Lutz is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and has served congregations in PA, OH, IL and FL, where he is…
Find out more »May 2019
Oblate retreat—open to the public
Howard Thurman, African American Mystic and Prophet led by Rev. Joan Crawford “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” –Howard Thurman Learn about Howard Thurman, one of the great spiritual leaders of the 20th century. As a spiritual mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. he advised him during a critical time in his life and he greatly influenced King to…
Find out more »June 2019
Oblate Candidates Only Retreat
This is a 1-day retreat for oblate candidates only. Cost $50, includes lunch and dinner Location Sun Room in the Retreat and Guest House at Holy Wisdom Monastery Registration Details coming soon
Find out more »July 2019
Oblate Anniversary Retreat—open to oblates and candidates only
Celebrating 20 Years: Oblates for the Future Come and celebrate 20 years of our unique oblate community at Holy Wisdom! Let us gather and share our history, our wisdom, our future…and a bit of fun!!! This is our special time to celebrate who we are. Registration Register for the retreat by June 28, 2019. Register for housing at the monastery by June 21, 2019. For oblates and candidates only. Online registration Download registration form Return to: Oblate retreat Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road…
Find out more »September 2019
Benedictine Retreat
Contemplation—A Transformative Practice Needed at this Time led by Nancy Sylvester, IHM Through the lens of the Wisdom tradition, Jesus calls us to transformation—to become fully alive. This call to become our authentic selves is the transformation possible through contemplation. Jesus calls us to see in new ways—to wake up. Through contemplative practice, we develop the capacity to see in new ways which is critically needed if we are to address the injustices we face out of a new consciousness.…
Find out more »November 2019
Oblate Contemplative Retreat
Benedictine Stability: Connection to our corner of earth with The Rev. Heidi Haverkamp A weekend of community in monastic prayer and practice This retreat is open to oblates and oblate candidates only. More details coming soon. Registration Register by October 25, 2019. There is a 50% refund before the October 25, 2019 registration deadline, no refund after the deadline. Register online Download registration form Return to: Oblate Retreat Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M Middleton, WI 53562
Find out more »December 2019
Reception & Lecture: The Life and Spirituality of Thomas Berry – CANCELLED
This program has been cancelled Join us for an inspiring evening focusing on the Life and Spirituality of Thomas Berry presented by nationally-know speakers Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim. Thomas Berry (1914–2009) was one of the twentieth century’s most profound thinkers. As a cultural historian, he sought a broader perspective on humanity’s relationship to Earth in order to respond to the ecological and social challenges of our times. He began his studies in Western history and religions and expanded…
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