Our Blog

CROCUS

Outside the front door to our residence hall, a phenomenon happens each year that stirs my spirit. It is the blooming of one particular crocus. …

Read More →

WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO BE?

Discernment. Not a word you hear much, unless you live in a monastery that is. But in truth we do it every day. Oatmeal or …

Read More →

SHADOW BOXES

This morning I started thinking about shadow boxes. You know, those picture frame type things that are really shelves so you can display three dimensional …

Read More →

PONDERING SPIRITUALITY

Today is a community retreat day. The theme is the Monastic Instinct of Helpfulness. As is my habit, I was sitting in my room reading, …

Read More →

The Fullness of Time

The Dwelling Place Monastery is located on twenty-five acres of eastern Kentucky hillside. We live in the Appalachian rain forest surrounded by nature. And as …

Read More →

Monastery Address: