Saturday, February 12, 2011 10:15 AM–1 PM
Listening, Hearing, and Living Series: Embracing Everyday Rhythms of the Monastic Way with Jane Tomaine
Jane Tomaine
Where can we find a guide to center our lives and strengthen our relationship with the sacred? Can attention to the monastic way of Saint Benedict move us toward balance, wholeness, and meaning? How can a centuries-old monastic tradition create a sacred rhythm that roots our daily lives in the Holy?
Join Jane Tomaine, Episcopal priest and nationally-known retreat leader, as we explore how the sixth century monastic Rule of Saint Benedict can anchor our lives and help us embrace the rhythms of the Spirit. Jane will present key monastic thought and practices that can help both guide and energize our lives. Learn how a Rule of Life can guide the way to a life that is less fragmented and more fulfilling; a life way centered in the Holy.
Discover how the profoundly simple wisdom and practice of the monastic way can foster radical balance in our lives and reconciling transformation in our world. Whatever your tradition, faith perspective, or life stage you will be welcome!
About the Listening, Hearing, and Living series
These once-a-month, Saturday sessions set apart time and space to listen for the ancient yet evergreen rhythms embodied in the monastic way of Saint Benedict— a gentle model for practical, balanced, harmonious living. In this “monastery beyond walls” we still ourselves to hear deep spiritual wisdom for our lives— our families, our work, and our relationships. We gather with the support and encouragement of others of like intention to live lives that embrace balance and foster reconciliation and renewal throughout our world.
We listen, we hear, we live.
In a dynamic learning dialogue woven from the wisdom and practice of scholars, leaders, and active contemplatives steeped in the Benedictine tradition, we enrich our experience of community, wisdom, and transformation. Sessions can be experienced independently or as part of a complete series each year. Whatever your tradition, faith perspective, or life stage—if you seek the way of balance and reconciliation you are welcome.
Order of the Day
10 am Gather for registration with light refreshments in Perry Auditorium, 7th floor
10:15–10:45 am
Welcome, Centering, and Setting of Intention
10:45 am–12:45 pm
Presentation and learning with guest speaker
12:40–12:55 pm
Reflections with guest speaker
12:55 pm
Blessing
1:15–2:15 pm (optional lunch gathering)
Hospitality
Shared Meal: Brown bag lunch and facilitated conversation with guest speaker
To more richly experience the fellowship and hospitality along the Benedictine way, you are invited to stay for an optional brown bag meal from 1:15 to 2:15 pm. Bring a lunch to share or pick one up in the Cathedral Store. There is always plenty to go around!
POST-LUNCH SESSION – Introducing a Special Weekly Lenten Program
2:15-2:45 pm (optional post-lunch gathering)
Those interested participating in or learning about “Forming a Rule of Life: A Virtual Lenten Journey” are invited to meet with Jane. (See program details below. Online registration will be available in January 2011)
Forming a Rule of Life: A Virtual Lenten Journey
During the 2011 season of Lent, Jane Tomaine will host via conference telephone call a six-session, pilot program focused on creating a meaningful and doable Rule of Life. Learn more »
About Jane Tomaine
The Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine received a Bachelor of Music degree from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and a Master of Music degree from Ohio State University, both in organ performance. Following an eighteen-year career with the Bell System and AT&T Jane was ordained in 1995, earning a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from the Theological School of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. She served as rector of St. Peter’s in Livingston, New Jersey for 12 years, leaving parish ministry in 2008 to pursue a ministry of teaching and writing. Jane currently leads retreats and workshops on the Rule and Benedictine spirituality at parishes and retreat centers, and teaches at the Newark School of Theology.