holy living I
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 I begins again 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
February 7, March6 and May 1, 2012

Cost

$120 for entire series  if paid at registration by September 28, 2011
$140 for series if paid at registration after September 28, 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 4, 2011 Loving the Earth: Monastic Stewardship
November 1, 2011 Commitment: Can Anyone Say Forever?
December 6, 2011 Silent Night/7O'Clock News: The Making of Peace
February 7, 2012 Do We Heal or Do We Punish?
March 6, 2012 Tools for Holy Living
May 1, 2012 Community: What the World Needs Now
June 5, 2012 Make Up Date for Snow....if needed
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 over 40 years. Dorothy, Mari, Mimi and Virginia join the facilitating team this year and have been participants in the Holy Living, Living Wholly program.

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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