Advent Wednesdays

Benedictine Spiritual Practices 

for Everyone

Advent Wednesday Program 

at St. Augustine's Episcopal Parish

1735 S. College Avenue Tempe, AZ

Join us Wednesdays in Advent from 6-7pm to begin an exploration of Benedictine spiritual practices for everyone. Br. Chad will lead us on our journey, which will involve:

Week 1 (November 28)

The sanctification of time. Taking a look at the hours of our days. Imagining how we might find a balance between prayer, work, and study.

Week 2 (December 5)

Engaging the Psalms. Seeking to understand the Psalms as a program for inner transformation within the Benedictine tradition. Learning how to organize a recitation of the Psalter and experiment with simple chanting techniques.

Week 3 (December 12)

Lectio Divina. Listening to the Spirit speak through the voice of Holy Scripture. Practicing in a group. Practicing alone.

Week 4 (December 19)

Silence. Attending to the noise of our environment--audible, visual, mental. Learning to value silence. Experiencing the power of inner quiet.