Check out new articles from the Fall 2011 publication of our newsletter Regula.

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Upcoming Events and Retreats:

Benedictine Experience in Greenwich, NY: March 7-11, 2012 - Christ the King Spiritual Life Center and St. Mary's Convent


Benedict in the News:

October 2011 - Dr. Greg Finch, Director of the Community of Reconciliation, is one of the featured alumni on Princeton Theological Seminary's website for his work with us!  Read the article. 

May 2011 - "Finding the Way: Benedictine Practice in Congregational Life," featured on Congregational Resource Guide's website, provides further information on how to practice and live out a Benedictine life in the world outside of the monastery. Take the time to listen to the podcast featuring our chairperson,Tim Carrington, as well!


The Rule of Benedict:

The Rule of St. Benedict is a timeless document - in so many ways as fresh and relevant as it was when it was written almost fifteen hundred years ago. Although written for monastics, many of the issues addressed in the Rule can be applied to life in the world outside the monastic community. The qualities which make up a valued life - humility, patience, simplicity, solitude, caring for others, and living in community - concern everyone. These specifics of the Rule, and the framework it provides, have great meaning for people who are seeking to live out their faith in the world today.

The Friends of St. Benedict offers programs and resources to individuals and groups seeking to apply the Rule of St. Benedict to their daily lives: The Benedictine Way, Benedictine Experiences, and the Reading Room.
 

Interested in joining or starting a Benedictine Way group? Click here to see a listing of current Benedictine cells, groups, gatherings, and fellow pilgrims. Even if you do not find a group in your area, you can connect with current leaders and maybe even explore creating your own gathering.

Looking for a pilgrimage at a monastery rich in Benedictine history? Consider joining us at the Abbaye Notre-Dame du Bec, a monastic community in Normandy, France. While the pilgrimage follows our Benedictine Experience in Canterbury, UK, those interested in just attending the pilgrimage in Bec are welcome to join us from June 24-28, 2012.

 
Listening, Hearing, Living Series:
The Community of Reconciliation has posted an audio file of Sr. Joan Chittester's Listening, Hearing, Living session on April 9, 2011, as well as audio files from our past speakers, which include Jane Tomaine, Esther de Waal, Cynthia Bourgeault, Fr. Simon McGurk, and our own Tim Carrington. We also have a link to Sr. Joan's new online resources for those searching for a Benedictine connection.



                                                                           

			Available on Videotape or DVD: Benedictine Journey: Listening with the ear of the heart Requested donation of $10.00 per copy. Shipping and handling is $3.00 for the first copy and $.50 for each additional copy. Also available: Companion Guide -- Requested donation of $1.50 per copy, which includes postage. Click for Order Form

For more information please contact Elizabeth Swenson or Rachel Pacheco.
 

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