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:

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• Regal Fritillary Butterfly 
• How Would You Live Then by: Mary Oliver

Key Topics

• Ecumenical Benedictine community
• Land restoration and prairie planting
• Ecological listening and biomimicry
• Community, justice, and hospitality
• Renewable energy and net zero goals

Chapters
01:00 The Beauty of Nature and Reflection
02:01 Introduction to Holy Wisdom Monastery
05:25 The Heartbeat of Holy Wisdom Monastery
13:04 Listening to the Land
19:09 Towards a Sustainable Future
21:02 Funding and Community Engagement
22:51 Welcoming All: A Benedictine Approach
26:19 Restoration and Ecological Hospitality
33:05 Modeling Community and Reciprocity
40:39 Cultural Exchange and Learning
43:40 Finding Joy in Nature
47:58 Retreats: A Space for Reflection
51:28 Hopes for the Future