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Resilience and Identity Through WarSerial: MS-00293 Talk & Questions
The talk recounts personal experiences during the Nazi annexation of Austria and the ensuing World War II period, emphasizing themes of personal resilience, cultural identity, and resistance. The narrative details life... War, Building, Priest |
May 31 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Pathway to Spiritual Community HarmonySerial: MS-00100 This talk emphasizes the transition from solitary religious life to community living within the context of Benedictine spirituality, underlining the importance of perseverance, humility, and fraternity. Citing the rules laid out... Peace, Priest, Forgiveness |
Jan 18 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Living the Balance: Benedictine SpiritualitySerial: MS-00101 The talk outlines the integration of prayer, work, and leisure in a Benedictine monastic life. Emphasizing the centrality of the Eucharist and the Divine Office in spiritual sustenance, it discusses the balance required between... Building, War, Priest |
Jan 18 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Intimate Encounters with the DivineSerial: MS-00099 The talk explores the critical importance of the "I-Thou" relationship in Benedictine spirituality, using biblical references and personal experiences to illustrate a profound connection with Christ. The discussion highlights the... Intimacy, Priest, Religion |
Jan 16 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Rediscovering Benedictine Simplicity and SpiritSerial: MS-00098 The talk delves into the themes of Benedictine spirituality, emphasizing the importance of returning to foundational fervor and simplicity as outlined in the Rule of Saint Benedict. Through anecdotes and references, it explores... Intimacy, Daily Life, Precepts |
Jan 14 2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Transfiguration: Pathway to Divine LightSerial: MS-00367 The talk explores the theme of transformation within the context of monastic life and the mystical significance of the Transfiguration of the Lord. It delves into the idea of doxology in prayer and life, emphasizing how the... Renewal, Interview, Building |
2006 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Balancing Tradition and Liturgical InnovationSerial: MS-00369 The discussion primarily focuses on the blending of flexibility and structure in liturgy, exploring the Benedictine tradition's emphasis on adaptability while respecting monastic frameworks. A detailed examination of archival... Freedom, Renewal, Silence |
Jun 12 2005 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Eucharist: Transformative Encounter With ChristSerial: MS-00056 The talk primarily explores the Eucharist's profound significance, emphasizing its transformative power and role in Christian life. It suggests that the Eucharist reveals human dignity, offers hope, and fosters a God-centered... Passions, Peace, Priest |
Mar 17 2005 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Miracles, Memory, and Spiritual SelfhoodSerial: MS-00055 This talk centers on St. Gregory's "Dialogues" and the significance of remembering God's providential acts, as exemplified in miracles attributed to St. Benedict. It explores the theme of "living with oneself" in the context of... Money, Peace, Humility |
Mar 16 2005 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Redemptive Surrender: Embodying Christ's LoveSerial: MS-00054 The talk emphasizes the themes of repentance, conversion, and obedience within Christian practice, drawing heavily on insights from Henri Nouwen, St. Augustine, St. Teresa of Avila, and the Rule of St. Benedict. It reflects on... Anger, confusion, Repentance |
Mar 15 2005 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Journey of Remembrance and ReflectionSerial: MS-00053 The talk reflects on themes of remembrance and reflection as key elements in spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of recalling one's experiences, the teachings of the Desert Fathers, and embracing a continuous journey... Enemies, Repentance, Peace |
Mar 14 2005 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for ConnectionSerial: MS-00284 Sexuality
The talk focuses on emotional intelligence, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-control, along with empathy, motivation, and social competency in forming healthy relationships. Emotional... Humility, Anger, Intimacy |
Jul 28 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Boundaries: Spaces for ConnectionSerial: MS-00281 Sexuality
The talk explores the complex themes of personal and ministerial boundaries, emphasizing their role in establishing safe and healthy relationships. Highlights include defining boundaries as spaces for connection rather than... Priest, Anger, Intimacy |
Jul 27 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Intimacy Is Essential, Not OptionalSerial: MS-00282 Sexuality
The talk focuses on the importance of mutuality, intimacy, and relationship dynamics within communities, emphasizing that fostering genuine connections is vital for personal development and community health. It highlights the... Intimacy, Peace, Gratitude |
Jul 27 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Journeying with Empathy and IntimacySerial: MS-00283 Sexuality
The talk explores the integration of sexuality through self-awareness, empathy, and relational skills. Emphasizing self-disclosure and understanding in relationships, it draws a parallel to Jesus' empathetic approach,... Intimacy, Forgiveness, Priest |
Jul 27 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Embracing Wholeness in Celibate LifeSerial: MS-00278 Sexuality
The talk explores the comprehensive and complex nature of healthy integrated sexuality within religious life, particularly focusing on the need for improved education and open conversations about the topic. An outline of aspects... Intimacy, Priest, Humility |
Jul 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Celibacy as Connection and CommunionSerial: MS-00279A Sexuality
This talk explores the concepts of celibacy and sexuality from a spiritual perspective, emphasizing the integration of love and service into one's life as key elements of the gospel message. The discussion critiques traditional... Intimacy, Anger, Freedom |
Jul 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Embracing Complexity of Human AttractionSerial: MS-00279B Sexuality
The talk explores the dynamics of attraction, sexuality, and sexual orientation, emphasizing the complexity of relationships and the factors influencing attraction, including situational, personal, and relational variables.... Intimacy, Priest |
Jul 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Exploring Sexuality: Intimacy's True EssenceSerial: MS-00280 Sexuality
The talk primarily examines the complexities of human sexuality, specifically focusing on masturbation. It delves into various motivations behind the practice across different age groups and addresses the moral, psychological,... Intimacy, Doubt, Freedom |
Jul 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Benedictine Pathways to Liturgical RenewalSerial: MS-00370 This talk reflects on the experiences and contributions of Father Domicius and his colleagues, focusing on their early years in the United States, their involvement in the Benedictine monastic community, and their influence on... Priest, War, Building |
Jun 27 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Mary Magdalene: Model of Divine ReceptivitySerial: MS-00083 The talk focuses on interpreting the Resurrection narratives in the Gospel of John, emphasizing the experience and role of Mary Magdalene as a symbolic figure of absolute receptivity to Christ's transformative presence. This... Dragons, Passions, War |
Jan 06 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Open Hearts: Embracing Divine LoveSerial: MS-00082 The talk discusses the theme of receptivity and selflessness in sharing divine life, using scriptural accounts such as the stories of the rich man from Mark and the woman caught in adultery from John to illustrate the contrast... Passions, Money, Humility |
Jan 05 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Mary: Fulfillment of Faiths PromiseSerial: MS-00081 The talk explores the theme of Trinitarian love through Marian perspectives in the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing Mary's dual role as Jesus's mother and as a symbolic figure representing the fulfillment of Israel's faith. Discussion... Intimacy, Passions, Forgiveness |
Jan 04 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Eternal Communion: Entering the TrinitySerial: MS-00080 The discussion centers on the conception of the Trinity as seen through the lens of Andrei Rublev's iconic depiction, exploring how this artwork symbolizes participation in divine life and prayer. The analysis delves into the... Consciousness, Doubt, Humility |
Jan 03 2004 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Christ's Presence: Mystery in LiturgySerial: MS-00371 The talk discusses the presence of Christ in the liturgy, detailing the evolution of theological understandings throughout the 20th century with a focus on the debate between the effectus theoria (Christ's presence through the... Passions, Religion, Priest |
Sep 28 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Unity in Faithful Humility JourneysSerial: MS-00030 The talk centers on themes of faithfulness, humility, and community within the spiritual journey, drawing from the Rule of Saint Benedict, especially chapters on humility, obedience, and good zeal. It explores the gradual process... Humility, Demons, Religion |
Jan 08 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Feasting as Communion and IdentitySerial: MS-00028 The talk explores the significance of meals as a symbol of community and identity, illustrating how shared meals embody both sacrifice and celebration, drawing parallels between family gatherings and the Eucharist. It emphasizes... Peace, Building |
Jan 07 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Unity Reborn Through Christ's ImageSerial: MS-00029 The talk primarily explores the theme of the Paschal Mystery, emphasizing its comprehensive presence in life, monasticism, and the broader existential experience. It reflects on the theological concept that humanity is made in... Peace, Oneness, Forgiveness |
Jan 07 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Divine Integration: Liturgy as LifeSerial: MS-00026 The discourse examines the relationship between liturgy and life, particularly through an exploration of St. John’s Gospel Chapter 6. It highlights how the Eucharist and other acts of worship are not merely rituals but... Oneness, Religion |
Jan 06 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Bread of Life, Path to UnitySerial: MS-00027 The talk explores the spiritual significance of Jesus' teachings and actions, particularly concerning the theme of unity and the transformation of humanity through reconciliation and integration into the divine life. It focuses... Funeral, Oneness, Greed |
Jan 06 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Divine Reflections: Unity in CreationSerial: MS-00024 The talk explores the integration of theology and spirituality, emphasizing that true moral understanding arises from theological foundations. It revisits the creation narrative in Genesis, underscoring the theological premise... Freedom, Interdependence, War |
Jan 05 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Embracing Limitations for Spiritual GrowthSerial: MS-00025 The discussion focuses on the concept of limitations in human experience and how they relate to spiritual growth and the notion of the Incarnation, arguing that limitations enable the expansion of possibilities and are integral... Demons, Enemies, Intuition |
Jan 05 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Chaos to Communion: Divine Order ManifestedSerial: MS-00023 The talk explores the creation narratives in Genesis and the Gospel of John, focusing on the theme of divine order emerging from chaos and the revelation of God through creation and the Word made flesh. The discussion emphasizes... Forgiveness, Repentance, Intuition |
Jan 04 2003 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Joyful Union in Divine LoveSerial: MS-00034 The talk explores the concept of joy, particularly within the framework of Christian theology and its relationship to love, the presence of God, and spiritual practice. Joy is discussed as an essential aspect of living a... Happiness, War, Gratitude |
Jan 25 2002 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Transformative Journeys in Monastic SpiritualitySerial: MS-00035 This talk focuses on the theme of transformation in monastic spirituality, emphasizing its dynamic nature and the concept of spiritual senses, as articulated by early Christian thinkers like Origen. The discussion links these... Evil, Cultivation |
Jan 25 2002 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Divine Love: Transforming the SoulSerial: MS-00032 The talk explores the multifaceted concept of love, particularly the love of God, drawing upon the ideas of Plato, St. Bernard, and Augustine. The discussion emphasizes the importance of distinguishing different types of love,... Doubt, Happiness, Evil |
Jan 24 2002 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Journey Through Spiritual DimensionsSerial: MS-00033 The talk explores the concept of life through the lens of religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions. It discusses how life is defined and understood in various disciplines and emphasizes the spiritual significance and... Humility, Evil, War |
Jan 24 2002 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Pursuing Perfection Through Monastic WisdomSerial: MS-00031 The talk discusses the monastic path to spiritual perfection, focusing on interpretations of Jesus' teachings, particularly from the Sermon on the Mount, about striving for perfection and the role of mercy. It explores historical... Humility, Passions, Anger |
Jan 23 2002 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Simplicity's Sacred Space in DesignSerial: MS-00292 Simplicity in Art and Architecture
The talk centers on how Benedictine spirituality, notably the principles of hospitality and simplicity, informs the speaker's work in art and architecture. The discussion covers personal influences, interpretations of these... Building, War |
Dec 09 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Metanoia: Rediscovering Community and FaithSerial: MS-00375 The talk explores the integration of personal spirituality, community life, and monastic witness within the context of the Mount Savior Monastery. It outlines the challenges posed by modern culture's excessive individualism and... Community, Religion |
Nov 11 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Journeying Toward Transformative Faith UnderstandingSerial: MS-00376 The talk explores the integration of philosophy and poetry in understanding faith as a way of knowing, focusing on John of the Cross and Edith Stein. It examines how Stein's encounter with John of the Cross influenced her thought... Religion, Separation, Freedom |
Oct 21 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Encountering God: Metaphor and MysterySerial: MS-00377 The talk explores the various ways of encountering God through personal and communal experiences and reflections, emphasizing the metaphorical and immaterial nature of divine communication. It considers how scripture, prayer, and... Doubt, Consciousness, Ego |
Oct 16 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Embracing Simplicity Amidst ComplexitySerial: MS-00366 The talk centers on the theme of simplicity as a foundational aspect of monastic spirituality and a critical virtue in contemporary life, particularly in response to the complexities and tragedies of events like September 11th.... Silence, Religion, Interview |
Sep 30 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Transforming Suffering Through Divine EmpathySerial: MS-00365 The talk explores the complex interplay between suffering and joy in the context of Christian theology, emphasizing the significance of Christ's suffering as a path to personal and cosmic transformation. It argues against... Freedom, Consciousness, Separation |
Sep 16 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Monastic Visions: Heart of Divine WisdomSerial: MS-00359 The talk discusses the monastic contribution to the church and the world, focusing on the contemplative vision of monks as exemplified by Saint Benedict. The narrative explores how monastic life, through practices like Lectio... Freedom, Peace |
Jul 22 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Monastic Evolution and Medieval TransformationSerial: MS-00358 The talk explores monasticism in the 12th century, emphasizing the transformation in Europe from a Benedictine-centered religious culture to new schools of thought budding outside monasteries. Through historical figures such as... Renewal, Peace, Intuition |
Jun 24 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Unity in Diversity: Monastic ArtistrySerial: MS-00372 The talk explores the theme of "The Art of Christian and Monastic Life," focusing on the significance of community, unity in diversity, and the role of monasticism as symbols and expressions of Christ and His reconciliation of... Happiness, Renewal, Forgiveness |
Jun 10 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Zen Meets Monastic Spiritual EvolutionSerial: MS-00373 The talk, occurring on the Feast of the Visitation, centers on Zen philosophy's intersecting themes of spiritual persistence, human frailty, and transformation in the context of monastic life. It draws parallels between biblical... Priest, Ego, Renewal |
May 31 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Benedictine Prayer: Heartbeat of CommunitySerial: MS-00364 The talk centers around the role of Benedictine monastic prayer as a vital contribution to the Church and society, emphasizing the historical, spiritual, and communal significance of liturgical prayer in the Benedictine tradition... Anger, Priest, Consciousness |
Mar 11 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Monastic Resilience in Modern TimesSerial: MS-00363 The talk primarily focuses on themes of adaptation, monastic growth, and cultural engagement within a Benedictine community as it navigates demographic changes and evolving societal contexts. The speaker outlines the challenges... Religion, Building, Funeral |
Mar 10 2001 Mount Saviour Monastery |