holy living IV
Exploring the rule of benedict for the 21st century


Listen, my child, to my words, and attend to them with the ear of your heart. (RB Prologue)

So begins the Rule of Benedict, a 1500 year old wisdom document that invites a world gone deaf to hear again the challenge of the Gospel of Jesus.

Is there anyone here who yearns for life and desires to see good days?
(Ps. 34)

Who among us would fail to answer "Yes" to such an invitation? Yet, what could a fifth century rule of life possibly have to say to the 21st century? The spirituality of the Rule of Benedict deals with ordinary human life, lived in harmony with others. Its concern focuses on the concerns of our times:  forgiveness,  justice, leadership and authority, peace, hospitality, balance, work, family values, economic values, and care of the earth.

Holy Living, Living Wholly is a four year study-series of the Rule, which explores the values in RB that speak to us today.

Participants can begin or continue this program at any point in the series. Those who have completed the four year cycle are invited to continue in the program to deepen their experience and understanding of the spirituality of the Rule of Benedict and to share its wisdom.


Dates and Time

Tuesday Mornings: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3,2013, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, May 6,2014

Free Introductory Session Sept. 24, 2013 for new or returning participants 9:30-12:00

Cost

$125 for entire series  if paid at registration by September 5, 2013
$140 for series if paid at registration after September 5 , or $25 per session

Co-sponsored by

Well for the Journey and Benedictine Sisters

Facilitating Team

Kathy McNany, OSB, Patricia Kirk, OSB, Mimi Bourgeois, Dorothy Parker, Mari Quint, Virginia Rugemer

Session Topics
October 1, 2013 What Do You Seek? RB Prologue & A Rule for Beginners
November 5, 2013 Different from the World's Way: Monastic Econmics
December 3, 2013 Around the Monastic Table: Family Values in the Rule
February 4, 2014 Psalmody: Prayer from the Human Experience
March 4, 2014 Good Zeal: Spirituality for the Long Haul
May 6, 2014 Monastic Scrapbooking: Pages in a Benedictine Life
Sessions will include prayer, input, and time for personal and shared reflection


Working Text

The Rule of Benedict: Insights for the Ages by Joan Chittister, OSB (copies available at the monastery)

Place

Emmanuel Monastery
2229 W. Joppa Rd.
Lutherville MD  21093
410-821-5792

About the Facilitators

Kathy and Tricia are both Benedictine Sisters of Emmanuel Monastery and have lived the monastic life for 50 years. Dorothy, Mari, Mimi and Virginia have been participants in the Holy Living, Living Wholly program from its beginning.

All are lovers of the Rule of Benedict and the wisdom it offers.

Enrollment is limited. Please register early.
Send to:
Holy Living, Living Wholly
Emmanuel Monastery
2229 W. Joppa Rd.
Lutherville MD 21093-4601

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