catapult magazine

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?

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.

Editorial

Land of abundance

by Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma

Three Rivers, Michigan promises destinations for many kinds of pilgrims, including the reluctant ones.

Articles

The hard work of living peacefully

by Deborah Leiter Nyabuti

Entering into the peace that passes understanding is a constant journey marked by occasional glimpses.

Doing monasticism

by Caitlin Cisek

On coming face to face with one’s self in a monastery.

80-degree community

by Stefanie Moser

Nature offers a lesson in working together to change the world.

So I'm thinking of joining a monastery...

by Brenda Kronemeijer-Heyink

And the decision is not quite as ironic as it might seem at first.

Reviews

Grant’s recommendations 3.21.08

by Grant Elgersma

Cinematic explorations of the effects of World War II and the power of music.

Gallery

The Inspiration of St. Monica

by Janet McKenzie

Residence

by Janeen Parent

In case you missed it the first time

Retreating into the Fray

by Naomi R. Wenger

The "how" and "why" of taking a spiritual retreat.

St. 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.

Eight days of silence

by Phil Reinders

An account of a sabbatical retreat and an invitation to a firsthand experience.

Weaving the web

Prayer Warrior

ForMinistry.com

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 new monastics

The Christian Century

Jason Byassee writes about an emerging movement of alternative Christian communities.

The Breviary

Missio Dei

A 28-day cycle of readings and reflections for morning and evening from a new monastice community in Minneapolis.

Columns

Just show up

by Meredith Kathryn-Case Gipson Hoogendam

The athlete’s mantra as a guide to a healthier perspective.

daily asterisk

Even in a country you know by heart
its hard to go the same way twice
the life of the going changes.
The chances change and make a new way.
Any tree or stone or bird
can be the bud of a new direction. The
natural correction is to make intent
of accident. To get back before dark
is the art of going.

Wendell Berry
“Traveling at Home” from Traveling at Home

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