A Thriving Church

The vision of this project is to equip teams of compassionate listeners who are steeped in Benedictine spirituality.

Sr. Mary Catherine Holicky is a Benedictine spiritual director and supervisor. She offers a joyful sense of how to steadily, patiently grow.

Learn about a training program that prepares compassionate listeners for many unique ministry settings.

Anne Kertz Kernion, author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul is hosting a series of events.

Bridge Builders for a Thriving Mission supporting the Diocese of St. Cloud. This video explores the six key aspects of the initiative.

Imagine trying one simple practice daily for 40 days. How might your mind, heart, and soul be different?

Benedict's notion of praying with Scripture leaned on the monastic language of "ruminating" with the Word of God.

Fr. Luke Dysinger OSB explores the ancient art of lectio divina and offers guidelines for various forms.

What does a thriving mission look like? In part, listening synodally. Watch the video!

Spiritual practices help us attend to and cultivate the intersections between faith and life. Benedictine wisdom helps guide the way. More..