Liberative Ecology with Holy Wisdom Monastery

Today we are blessed to chat with Sister Lynne Smith, Amy Alstad, Everline Jeruto, and Mary David Walgenbach of Holy Wisdom Monastery of Madison, Wisconsin. Holy Wisdom is an Ecumenical Benedictine Community that is known for their land restoration, love of the earth, and love of all people. We chat about restoration of land, reciprocity in the natural world, deep connections, and welcoming humans and the more than human world as if they were Christ. We were so inspired by the work of Holy Wisdom and know you will be too!Show Notes:Holy Wisdom MonasteryFacebookInstagramYouTubeMidday Prayer StreamRegal Fritillary Butterfly How Would You Live Then by: Mary OliverKey TopicsEcumenical Benedictine communityLand restoration and prairie plantingEcological listening and biomimicryCommunity, justice, and hospitalityRenewable energy and net zero goalsChapters01:00 The Beauty of Nature and Reflection02:01 Introduction to Holy Wisdom Monastery05:25 The Heartbeat of Holy Wisdom Monastery13:04 Listening to the Land19:09 Towards a Sustainable Future21:02 Funding and Community Engagement22:51 Welcoming All: A Benedictine Approach26:19 Restoration and Ecological Hospitality33:05 Modeling Community and Reciprocity40:39 Cultural Exchange and Learning43:40 Finding Joy in Nature47:58 Retreats: A Space for Reflection51:28 Hopes for the Future