News ... and Views
Ruminations and ramblings by members of the Emmaus community are provided as part of our mission of promoting education regarding religious and social issues. You will also find good readings, links to web sites we think you'll find worth visiting, and other thoughtful commentary on the issues of the day.

Peace as a Way of Life.   The peace pole on the front lawn of the Emmaus Monastery is a testament to the importance people of every culture, language, and way of life attach to peace. Sister Linda Susan suggests that peace is more than just a cessation of conflict.

On the road with Sister Linda Susan.   Read about Sister's recent trip to Botswana, in southern Africa, to research for her upcoming book about philosopher and novelist Bessie Head.

Silence is the winter name of God.   This reflective essay was written by Sr. Linda-Susan to fulfill the first of the assignments for the Spiritual Direction Certification Program, run jointly by the Haden Institute of North Carolina and Mt. Carmel Monastery, Niagara Falls, Ontario, a marriage of Jung and contemplative Carmelite spirituality.

The Christophers.   This nonprofit organization, founded in 1945 by Fr. James Keller, uses print and electronic media to spread a message of hope and understanding to people of all faiths and of no particular faith. Their aim is to encourage all individuals to recognize their abilities and use them to raise the standards in all phases of human endeavor.

Pray the News Reflections.  This site offers the thought-provoking reflections of several women religious on current events.

Centering Prayer.   Centering prayer is a form of contemplative prayer. This site explains how to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer by preparing your faculties to cooperate with this gift.

Virtual Candle.   As you engage in prayer, you can light at candle at this site. You can also share your prayer with the Carmelite sisters and add it to their prayer requests.

Peace Candle.   The Network for Grateful Living site allows us to light a candle as a pledge of peace in our hearts, in our surroundings, and in our world.

Association of Contemplative Sisters.   The sisters at Emmaus Monastery are members of this association which fosters and supports the contemplative journey of its members.

Retreats International.   Emmaus Monastery is a member of this organization, which provides information on how, why, and where to seek a spiritual retreat.