catapult magazine: unite.learn.serve
this issue
vol. 7, num. 6
2008-03-21 — 2008-04-04
Principles of monasticism are claimed by a spectrum of people—from those who commit to life in a monastery to those who incorporate a rule into their everyday experiences outside of the monastery. What is the relationship between committing to the contemplative life and being in the world?
columns
Just show up
The athlete’s mantra as a guide to a healthier perspective.
event
new resources!
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feature
Cursing and hoping in the night
by Aron Reppmann
Exploring the early morning monastic tradition of Vigils.
The paradoxes of the contemplative life
by Amy Graeser
A journey into a rule of life reveals powerful tensions.
articles
EditorialLand of abundance
by Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma
Three Rivers, Michigan promises destinations for many kinds of pilgrims, including the reluctant ones.
Article
The hard work of living peacefully
by Deborah Leiter
Entering into the peace that passes understanding is a constant journey marked by occasional glimpses.
ArticleDoing monasticism
by Caitlin Cisek
On coming face to face with one’s self in a monastery.
Article
80-degree community
by Stefanie Moser
Nature offers a lesson in working together to change the world.
ArticleSo I'm thinking of joining a monastery...
by Brenda Heyink
And the decision is not quite as ironic as it might seem at first.
reviews
Film Review
Grant’s recommendations 3.21.08
by Grant Elgersma
Cinematic explorations of the effects of World War II and the power of music.
in case you missed it the first time
ArticleEight days of silence
by Phil Reinders
An account of a sabbatical retreat and an invitation to a firsthand experience.
ArticleRetreating into the Fray
by Naomi R. Wenger
The "how" and "why" of taking a spiritual retreat.
FeatureSt. Gregory's Abbey and Benedictine monasticism
by Abbot Andrew Marr
An exploration of monastic values and practices and how the monastic life can inform the lives of those outside of the monastery.
weaving the web
ForMinistry.comPrayer Warrior
An interview with Esther DeWaal, author of The Celtic Way of Prayer and A Life-Giving Way: A Commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict.
The Christian CenturyThe new monastics
Jason Byassee writes about an emerging movement of alternative Christian communities.
Missio DeiThe Breviary
A 28-day cycle of readings and reflections for morning and evening from a new monastice community in Minneapolis.
the back page
- The TennesseanGod and art: Nashville's religious communities bridge the gap
- The New York TimesThe pursuit of justice vs. the pursuit of peace
- Weekend AmericaEat Well, Pay What You Can
- Yale University ReflectionsSoli Deo Gloria
- The New York TimesSpain, grappling with illegal immigrants, tries forgiveness
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