Saturday, April 9, 2011 11:30 AM–1 PM
Listening, Hearing, and Living Series with Joan Chittister
Joan Chittister
Please note that registration for this event is closed because capacity has been reached.
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
9–10:05 am – Related Event
Radical Christianity: An Exercise in Spiritual Imagination with Joan Chittister
Nave lecture; separate registration required. Learn more »
11 am
Gather for light refreshments in Perry Auditorium, 7th floor
11:30–1 pm
Presentation and learning with guest speaker
1:15 pm
Optional lunch conversation, Cathedral tower and grounds
Shared Meal: Brown bag lunch and facilitated conversation with guest speaker
Pre-order a lunch through the Cathedral Store »
2–2:45 pm
A Monastery of the Heart with Sister Joan Chittister, Perry Auditorium
As a registrant for the Listening, Hearing, Living: A Monstery of the Heart event, you are invited to stay for lunch (brown bag or purchase one in the Cathedral Store) and then learn more about participating in a new, monthly book study of A Monastery of the Heart. Through facilitated dialogue we will explore Sister Joan’s intention for writing the book, articulate the format and timing of this pilot study designed to provide feedback about the book’s application in every day life, and sign-up to be contacted about participating in the inaugural study. Further details to come. Her books are available through the Cathedral Store.
Though there is no fee for this portion of the event, we do ask that you register for “Monastery of the Heart” with your Listening, Hearing, Living registration so that all who wish to particpate may attend.
About Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB
Joan Chittister has been one of the Catholic church’s key visionary voices and spiritual leaders for more than thirty years. A Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pennsylvania, Sister Joan is an international lecturer and award-winning author of more than 40 books.