The special intention for August is “Back to School!” We will be lifting up prayers for all teachers, educational assistants, students, students of teaching, school counselors, school administrators, school staff, homeschoolers, parents of teachers, students, counselors, administrators, etc. If you are an educator or work in the school system, student, teacher-in-training, parent, mentor, and/or life-long learner, join us on August 17 at 7:30pm at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey!

Leave the noise of modern life behind for an evening of prayer at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121)! Build your relationship with Jesus Christ through song, scripture, silence and contemplation with other young adults of the Archdiocese! Attend the next prayer service in the spirit of Taizé, a French monastic community.

All are welcome!
This is an ecumenical and interdenominational form of prayer. Taizé is a spirituality that is easy to experience and hard to describe. Invite your friends and family.

Bringing Holy Order to Busy Lives: How to Write a Rule of Life

Rev. Charles LaFond

Often we intend to do things such as rest or diet or exercise or prayer or the nurturing of friendships, but
life gets busy and our intentions become overwhelmed with life’s business. In this presentation, we will
explore the ancient tradition of using a “Rule of Life,” which can help you to identify areas of your life
which need more structure. By creating a small “rule,” you can bring order to the chaos which gets in the
way of your hopes, and honor that part of you which seeks intimacy with God.

No registration is necessary. Free-will offerings are greatly appreciated.

Charles LaFond is an Episcopal priest and the Advancement Director for Heading
Home, a social profit agency in Albuquerque seeking to make homelessness rare,
short-lived, and non-recurring. The author of four books and a Master Potter of 35
years, Charles lives in Albuquerque’s South Valley on an apple, peach, and alfalfa
farm with his black Lab “Kai.”

In these challenging times in which we live, we may find it difficult to simply make it through the day, let alone practice letting life flow gracefully. But there is a way in which we can move gracefully through each day by letting go trustingly, letting be hopefully, and letting grow lovingly. In this meditative writing retreat, we will have an opportunity to explore how these practices enable us to live gracefully in each moment, by connecting with our own life experiences and recognizing what they have to teach us.

The offering for the retreat is $55.00, which includes lunch.

The special intention for August is “Back to School!” We will be lifting up prayers for all teachers, educational assistants, students, students of teaching, school counselors, school administrators, school staff, homeschoolers, parents of teachers, students, counselors, administrators, etc. If you are an educator or work in the school system, student, teacher-in-training, parent, mentor, and/or life-long learner, join us on August 17 at 7:30pm at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey!

Leave the noise of modern life behind for an evening of prayer at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121)! Build your relationship with Jesus Christ through song, scripture, silence and contemplation with other young adults of the Archdiocese! Attend the next prayer service in the spirit of Taizé, a French monastic community.

All are welcome!
This is an ecumenical and interdenominational form of prayer. Taizé is a spirituality that is easy to experience and hard to describe. Invite your friends and family.

Continuing Nine Centuries of Norbertine Patronage of the Arts – Art at the Abbey’s “Puentes de Compasión: Reaching For Hope”

HOSTED BY:
Norbertine Community of Santa María de la Vid Abbey
Office of Christian Discipleship and Religious Vocation
5825 Coors Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121

The Norbertine Community of Santa María de la Vid Abbey hosts Art at the Abbey’s Puentes de Compasión: Reaching For Hope, an art exhibition of works from artists and members of our community reflecting encounters as bridges, built on foundations of compassion, openness, and love, connecting us as we move forward together in hope. All are invited to join us at the Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121) on Saturday, November 17 between 1:00-4:00pm for an “open house”-style opening. Experience bridges crossed in hope toward compassion and grace through the visual artworks displayed across our campus and live art performances. The official closing of the art exhibition will be on Thursday, December 20 (more details to come via Facebook.com/norbertinecommunity and www.norbertinecommunity.org). For more information or questions, contact cchavez@norbertinecommunity.org or (505) 873-4399 ext. 237.

A bridge in itself, Santa María de la Vid Abbey seeks to bring together people, perspectives, and beliefs through the arts, encounter, and prayer. This is Art at the Abbey’s third annual art exhibition. This art exhibition is part of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s efforts within Pope Francis’ two-year campaign, Share the Journey.

Come to Christ: A Night of Praise, Worship, Adoration, & Reconciliation
Thursday, December 6, 2018, 7-9pm
Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey
5825 Coors Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121

Join us for an evening of Praise, Worship, and Adoration! This Come to Christ will include the opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Advent Season. One young adult will also share their faith story.

College students and young adults (18-35) are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome!

C-Squared Young Adult Ministry takes Christ in the Community to Old Town ABQ for the “Old Town Tree Lighting & Holiday Stroll” on Friday, December 7!

If you have a Christ in the Community t-shirt, be sure to wear it; if you do not, a limited supply of free t-shirts will be available. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Set the holiday season in motion with entertainment, dining, shopping, and more. Sip hot chocolate and watch as live entertainment fill the plaza in anticipation for the traditional lighting of the Old Town Christmas tree.

Old Town Tree Lighting & Holiday Stroll is free for the public to attend and is a rain or shine event.

https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/historic-old-town/old-town-holiday-stroll

The special intention for August is “Back to School!” We will be lifting up prayers for all teachers, educational assistants, students, students of teaching, school counselors, school administrators, school staff, homeschoolers, parents of teachers, students, counselors, administrators, etc. If you are an educator or work in the school system, student, teacher-in-training, parent, mentor, and/or life-long learner, join us on August 17 at 7:30pm at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey!

Leave the noise of modern life behind for an evening of prayer at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121)! Build your relationship with Jesus Christ through song, scripture, silence and contemplation with other young adults of the Archdiocese! Attend the next prayer service in the spirit of Taizé, a French monastic community.

All are welcome!
This is an ecumenical and interdenominational form of prayer. Taizé is a spirituality that is easy to experience and hard to describe. Invite your friends and family.

JOIN FR. MICHAEL NIEMCZAK & FR. GRAHAM GOLDEN, O. PRAEM. AT #SEEK2019

The largest gathering of Catholic young adults in the nation, “SEEK is a 5-day event where people gather to ask the big questions about life, love and how to discover true happiness.”

WHEN: January 3-7, 2019
WHERE: Indiana Convention Center (Indianapolis, Indiana)

Discounted Cost: $750
*Registration + Lodging (Shared Rooms) + Airfare*
For other accommodation options, contact us.

Discounted Cost Deadline: October 26
(additional fees may apply following this date)

TRIP SPONSORED BY:
Archdiocese of Santa Fe Vocations Office &
Norbertine Community of Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey

CONTACT US TODAY!
(505) 873-4399 ext. 237 / cchavez@norbertinecommunity.org

For more information, visit https://seek2019.com