Diffusions

This book discussion will explore Mirabai Starr's book ordinary mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground. In this weekly journey, our group will meet via 1 1/2 hour Zoom sessions, Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm (Pacific) 9-10:30 pm (Eastern), to share thoughts and impressions of each chapter. Themes include Intention, Attention, Surrender, Transmission, Connection, Feeling, and Unfolding.

St. Benedict's "little rule written for beginners" invites us to grow in virtue through intentional living in the ordinariness of life. The text contains numerous themes to inspire and direct individuals and communities in the way of perfection. During these Zoom sessions, we will ponder the Rule of St. Benedict by "playing" with recurring words and themes.  Each month we will examine Benedict's weaving of a different word or theme through the Rule to gain an understanding of his intention and our application.

Join us in reading about St. Gertrude of Helfta, 13-th-century mystic and namesake of St. Gertrude's Monastery, in Gertrude of Helfta:  Companion for the Millennium by Sr. Evangela Bossert.   Each chapter is a description of part of Gertrude's story, a description of one of her visions, and then a meditation on these for our lives.

Join us in reading about St. Gertrude of Helfta, 13-th-century mystic and namesake of St. Gertrude's Monastery, in Gertrude of Helfta:  Companion for the Millennium by Sr. Evangela Bossert.   Each chapter is a description of part of Gertrude's story, a description of one of her visions, and then a meditation on these for our lives.