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Benedictine Life: Adaptation and IdentitySerial: MS-00162 The talk emphasizes the distinctiveness and adaptability of monastic life, referencing the influence of history, community dynamics, and individual vocations in shaping monastic identity. The discussion reflects on Benedictine... Patience, Peace, Passions |
Jun 13 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Welcoming the Sacred StrangerSerial: MS-00161 The talk centers on the Benedictine practice of hospitality, emphasizing Chapter 53 of the "Rule of Saint Benedict" which prescribes that all guests should be welcomed as Christ. This concept is explored through historical... Silence, Money, Peace |
Jun 12 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Celibacy as Prophetic Love WitnessSerial: MS-00159A The talk focuses on the role of celibacy in monastic life, arguing that it serves as a profound, countercultural witness against contemporary sexual mores, emphasizing celibacy as a prophetic stance rather than a renunciation of... Commitment, Peace, Humility |
Jun 11 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Embracing Poverty for Spiritual FreedomSerial: MS-00159B The talk focuses on the concept of monastic poverty, exploring its spiritual, communal, and practical dimensions within the monastic tradition, particularly in Benedictine contexts. The discussion delves into the interplay... Peace, Demons, Greed |
Jun 11 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Rooted in Stability: A Monastic BalanceSerial: MS-00160 The talk explores the concept of stability within monastic life, highlighting its importance as a Benedictine vow and its application in modern society. It argues that stability offers a counter-cultural stand against the... Peace, Happiness, Patience |
Jun 11 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Humility's Path to Spiritual GrowthSerial: MS-00158 The talk examines monastic humility, exploring its role in Saint Benedict's spirituality and its misunderstanding in contemporary culture as subjugation or humiliation. The discussion emphasizes humility as a path to self-... Humility, Ego, Observe |
Jun 10 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Prayer as the Pulse of Monastic LifeSerial: MS-00157A This talk explores the central role of prayer in Benedictine spirituality, emphasizing public and private prayer, as well as Lectio Divina. The discussion highlights the significance of the Divine Office, rooted in the Rule of... Evil, Daily Life, Silence |
Jun 09 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Listening Hearts, Silent SoulsSerial: MS-00157B The talk explores the triad of monastic life emphasized by St. Benedict: obedience, silence, and humility, focusing specifically on the virtues of obedience and silence. It delves into the etymology and deeper spiritual... Silence, Humility, Freedom |
Jun 09 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Journey to Divine Union Through ScriptureSerial: MS-00360 The talk discusses the practice of Lectio Divina with a focus on its history, significance, and practice post-Vatican II. It explores the distinctions between Lectio Divina and modern spiritual reading, emphasizing that the goal... Consciousness, Renewal, Enemies |
Apr 27 2014 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Icons and Intensity in Spiritual LifeSerial: MS-00195 The talk explores the role of spiritual intensity in monastic life, drawing from biblical references and the teachings of historical Christian figures to emphasize commitment and zeal. It discusses the contemplative and prophetic... Commitment, Enthusiasm, Passions |
May 17 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Hospitality as Sacred Spiritual ServiceSerial: MS-00192 The central theme is the spiritual and historical significance of hospitality within monastic and broader Christian practices, particularly drawing on St. Benedict's monastic tradition. The discussion delves into the... Peace, Fox, Happiness |
May 16 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Spirit-Led Paths to Inner SilenceSerial: MS-00193 The talk focuses on exploring prayer, meditation, and contemplation within monastic life. It emphasizes the personal experience and conviction that deep prayer emerges as a grace of the Holy Spirit and should invite individuals... Silence, Interview |
May 16 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Embracing Wisdom in Monastic LifeSerial: MS-00190 The talk discusses the intertwining of wisdom and Christian life, particularly within the Benedictine tradition. Emphasizing wisdom literature from the Hebrew Bible and various Christian sources, it explores how wisdom is both a... Cultivation, Humility |
May 15 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Igniting Divine Love and WisdomSerial: MS-00191 The talk explores the theme of transforming love through the lens of religious vows, with reference to the Paschal Mystery, the role of Eros, and the Holy Spirit's role in teaching love, as evidenced by Romans 5.5. It highlights... Religion, Intimacy, Passions |
May 15 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Liminal Journeys: Embracing Spiritual RebirthSerial: MS-00188 The talk focuses on the concept of spiritual transformation through the lens of the Paschal Mystery, drawing parallels with St. Paul's writings and other spiritual traditions. The discussion highlights how transformation involves... Continuous Practice, Separation |
May 14 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Self-Emptying: The Essence of HumilitySerial: MS-00189 The talk focuses on humility, challenging traditional notions by proposing a Christological interpretation based on Philippians 2, emphasizing self-emptying as the essence of humility rather than a mere stance of self-abnegation... Humility, Ego |
May 14 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Spirit-filled Transformation in Monastic LifeSerial: MS-00186 The talk centers on exploring the concept of "deifying light" from the prologue of the Holy Rule and its implications for contemporary monastic practice and spirituality. Key themes include the necessity for modern monasticism to... Ego, Consciousness |
May 13 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Journey to Newness Through SurrenderSerial: MS-00187 The talk explores themes of spiritual transformation through Christian monastic traditions, beginning with an analysis of Ephesians Chapter 3's prayer as a source of inner strength via the Holy Spirit. Highlighting the monastic... Humility, War, Ego |
May 13 2013 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Eucharist Shapes Church's IdentitySerial: MS-00361 The talk centers on the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The discussion emphasizes the ecclesiology within the document, exploring how the... Renewal, Religion |
May 06 2012 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Rewiring Faith Through Brain PlasticitySerial: MS-00130 The talk connects the field of neuroscience to spiritual practices, emphasizing the ongoing influence of past trauma on the brain and the significance of the brain's plasticity in forming new behaviors. The discussion highlights... Evil, Priest, Forgiveness |
May 27 2011 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Humble Strength in StillnessSerial: MS-00129 The talk centers on the theme of humility within the Christian tradition, emphasizing that true humility is often misconstrued as weakness in contemporary culture. Instead, it is presented as a significant strength derived from... Humility, War, Silence |
May 26 2011 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Journey to the Mind of ChristSerial: MS-00128 The talk discusses a transformative spiritual journey from Presbyterian roots to becoming an Episcopal priest, focusing on the concept of spiritual formation as an intentional process to acquire "the mind of Christ" (nous).... Priest, Evil, Dragons |
May 25 2011 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Redefining Sacrifice in Divine MercySerial: MS-00393A The talk centers on an exploration of the Divine Mercy devotion, framed within a theological and liturgical context, with specific reference to Margaret Barker's and René Girard's scholarly works to understand the intersection of... Priest, Religion, Forgiveness |
May 01 2011 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Transforming Christianity in a Modern WorldSerial: MS-00393C The talk centers on the evolution and challenges of Christianity in the modern world, reflecting on its historical transformations and the current state of religious practice. It discusses the role of secularization, the changing... Religion, Priest, Non-violence |
May 01 2011 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Detecting Divine Peace Within OurselvesSerial: MS-00294 #1 and #2 only – mini Community Retreat
The talk begins by discussing internal and external peace through scripture and personal reflection, emphasizing the importance of earthly choices and the recognition of God's presence, using detective figures as metaphors for... Peace, Daily Life, Forgiveness |
Jun 25 2010 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Liturgy as Catalyst for JusticeSerial: MS-00362 The talk explores the intrinsic connection between the Eucharist, liturgy, and ethics, emphasizing a historical and theological examination of the Eucharistic tradition. The discussion examines the transformative potential of... Gratitude, Priest, Peace |
May 02 2010 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Awakening to Divine PresenceSerial: MS-00105 The talk emphasizes the dynamic concept of the Spirit in Christian theology, primarily through the letters of Paul, as a transformative power paired with Christ that contrasts with more aesthetic experiences of the holy.... Peace, Daily Life, Commitment |
Jun 09 2009 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Ezekiel's Wisdom Amidst Modern CrisesSerial: MS-00104 The discussion examines Christian responsibility amidst crises, emphasizing transparency and dialogue, and comparing it with the exile experience in Ezekiel. It revisits the scandal of sexual abuse in the Church, suggesting... Anger, Evil, Enemies |
Jun 08 2009 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Balancing Autonomy and Communal FaithSerial: MS-00103 The main focus of this talk is on the themes of obedience, common good, and the struggle of balancing individual and community life within a monastic context. It explores the tension between individual autonomy and communal... Doubt, Anger |
Jun 07 2009 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Balancing Life Through Sacred HarmonySerial: MS-00102 This talk explores the theme of maintaining balance between the active and contemplative life by integrating the visionary aspect of monastic life. The discussion includes reflections on the role of wonder and praise as... Anger, Evil, Gratitude |
Jun 06 2009 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Eucharistic Presence in Modern WorshipSerial: MS-00368 The talk at Mouth Savior Monastery emphasizes the role of sacramentality and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist and liturgical assembly. It explores how postmodern cultural influences impact recognition of the sacred in... Priest, Consciousness, Silence |
May 03 2009 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Balancing Tradition and Adaptation in WorshipSerial: MS-00356 The talk discusses the intersection of law and worship in the Catholic Church, emphasizing the need for a balance between structure and adaptation. The speaker elaborates on Vatican II's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy as a... Renewal, Priest, Diversity |
May 04 2008 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Gregory of Nyssa: Trinity's Philosophical ArchitectSerial: MS-00096 The talk delves into the contributions of Gregory of Nyssa, an influential early Christian theologian, focusing on his integration of Platonic thought into Christian theology, his development of the concept of the Trinity, and... Funeral, Religion, Oneness |
Mar 08 2008 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Transformed in Christ's Eternal LightSerial: MS-00097 The talk centers on Gregory of Nyssa's theology, particularly his understanding of transformation in Christology and human salvation. Gregory teaches that Christ's incarnation and resurrection enable a transformative process from... Evil, Passions, Freedom |
Mar 08 2008 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Trinitarian Wisdom from Early Church FathersSerial: MS-00094 The talk examines the theological contributions of key figures like Cyril of Alexandria, Gregory of Nazianzus, and the Cappadocian Fathers, emphasizing the development of Nicene theology and the doctrine of the Trinity. The... Politics, Building, Priest |
Mar 07 2008 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Divine Minds: Gregory's Theological LegacySerial: MS-00095 The talk examines the theological contributions of Gregory of Nazianzus, emphasizing his reflections on the Trinity, the incarnation of Christ, and his response to Emperor Julian's decree that challenged Christian participation... Priest, Passions, Religion |
Mar 07 2008 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Origen's Allegorical Exegesis UnveiledSerial: MS-00093 The talk discusses the theological contributions of Origen, a 3rd-century Church Father from Alexandria, emphasizing his role in the development of biblical exegesis and his influence on Christian thought. Origen is presented as... Priest, Building, Evil |
Mar 06 2008 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Faith's Mystery in Sacramental LifeSerial: MS-00357 The talk discusses the profound connection between faith and the sacraments in Catholicism, emphasizing the role of baptism and the bodily resurrection of Jesus as central tenets. The speaker argues for a renewed appreciation of... Priest, Intimacy, Happiness |
May 06 2007 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Reconciliation: Bridging Divine and Human WholenessSerial: MS-00092 The talk delves into the biblical foundations of forgiveness and reconciliation, emphasizing their significance in bridging human brokenness and divine wholeness, particularly within the context of the New Testament. Drawing... Forgiveness, Freedom, Evil |
Jan 05 2007 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Journeys Through Suffering to RedemptionSerial: MS-00091 This talk explores the moving and transformative experience of the Paschal Mystery as depicted in the life of the prophet Jeremiah, emphasizing the themes of suffering, redemption, and self-discovery. The discussion details... Forgiveness, Peace, Patience |
Jan 04 2007 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Listening to Divine QuestionsSerial: MS-00090 The talk reflects on the theme of divine questioning in scripture, highlighting the over 350 questions posed by God and Jesus throughout the texts. These questions indicate a living dialogue between God and humanity, emphasizing... Freedom, Silence, Peace |
Jan 03 2007 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Communion Across BoundariesSerial: MS-00147 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
The talk addresses the complex issues of open and closed communion, emphasizing ecclesiological developments post-Vatican II. The discussion covers both Protestant and Orthodox perspectives, historical shifts in liturgical... Priest, Funeral, Ordination |
Jun 24 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Eucharist: Catalyst for Christian JusticeSerial: MS-00145 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
The talk addresses the ethical and social dimensions of Christian life, emphasizing the importance of the Eucharist in embodying Christ's life and mission. The narrative intertwines historical and modern examples, including the... Evil, Commitment, Religion |
Jun 23 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Faithfully Integrating Values in EducationSerial: MS-00146 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
The talk discusses the challenge of integrating religious and ethical values within educational and monastic settings, focusing particularly on Catholic and Benedictine institutions. It examines historical movements like the... Peace, Politics, Evil |
Jun 23 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Encountering Christ Through Eucharistic SymbolsSerial: MS-00143 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
The talk explores the significance of the Eucharist, emphasizing its nature as a symbolic ritual that expresses and mediates the presence and love of Christ. It delves into the distinction between signs and symbols, explaining... Birth-and-Death, Religion, Freedom |
Jun 22 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Eucharistic Encounters: Beyond Spatial PresenceSerial: MS-00144 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
The talk explores the multi-faceted symbolic understanding of the Eucharist within the Church, focusing on the themes of presence—physical, personal, human, and divine. The discussion addresses manifestations of Christ's presence... Priest, Peace, Religion |
Jun 22 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Reimagining Sacrifice in Modern TheologySerial: MS-00141 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
The talk explores the theological understanding of sacrifice, focusing on its modern reinterpretation and integration within sacramental theology, particularly the Eucharist. Key themes include the influence of Edward Kilmartin's... Religion, Doubt, Continuous Practice |
Jun 21 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Suffering, Sacrifice, and the DivineSerial: MS-00142 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
The talk examines the evolving theological discourse around the concepts of divine impassibility and passibility, focusing on the perspectives of several noted theologians. It evaluates how contemporary and historical theologians... Evil, Freedom |
Jun 21 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Eucharist: Transformative Communion and CommunitySerial: MS-00139 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
The talk discusses the transformative and communal aspects of the Eucharist, emphasizing its role in expressing and experiencing divine love as articulated in John’s Gospel. It explores how participation in the Eucharist unites... Religion, Diversity, Money |
Jun 20 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Rethinking Eucharist: Liberation and EmpowermentSerial: MS-00140 Given to Benedictine Juniorates
This talk explores the themes of victimhood and sacrifice in the context of the Eucharist and Christian theology, focusing on the narratives of Exodus, exile and return, and priesthood. It challenges the dominance of the priestly... Forgiveness, Evil, Freedom |
Jun 20 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |