Monastic Immersion Week In April

[Luigi]

I lifted this - whole - from the website of Holy Cross Trappist Abbey in Virginia. It's open to both men and women. If you've ever wondered about monastic life, here's an opportunity to try it on for size. 

 

Here's the link mentioned in the article: https://www.virginiatrappists.org/join-us-in-prayer/join-us/monastic-immersion-weekend/ 

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News on April Monastic Immersion Week

FEBRUARY 1, 2013 BY KURT LEAVE A COMMENT

The April MIW is shaping up nicely with an equal number of men and women so far.  If you sent email expressing interest please get your deposit and registration form (sent this week) in to the Companion Office.

There are still a couple of slots open if you are interested.  For information on the MIW go to the “Take Part” drop down menu on our home page and click on the MIW tab…all you need is there.

For a registration form or information call or email the Companion Office at 540-955-4604 orcompanions@virginiatrappists.org.

And if April doesn’t work there is another MIW for men only in September.

We look forward to seeing you at Our Lady of the Holy Cross.

 

[Gabriela]

The Benedictine Sisters of St. Emma's also offer a Monastic Immersion Experience (to women only). I have participated in this and found it very helpful to my discernment. Even if you do not feel called to the Benedictine life, I think that the Immersion Experience at St. Emma's is a good experience, especially for those just beginning to discern. The sisters are very forthcoming with discernment advice and SD assistance before, during, and after the experience—even if you have established that you are not called to their community. They are really generous and wonderful in that way. They just want to help you get to the right place! :-)

 

Here's the program info: http://www.stemma.org/vocations/live-in-opportunities/

 

Note: I was not available for any of the "official" program dates. The sisters were fine with that. They welcomed me when it was convenient for me!