Presenters

Monika Ellis, OSB, MA, Education

Sister Monika, OSB, MA Education, is a member of St. Placid Priory since 1971, is a retreat and spiritual director, musician and artist. She is an enthusiastic teacher who loves to pass on what she knows about craft.

Events with Monika Ellis, OSB, MA, Education

Zoom: Listening With the Spirit Year 2 ~ 2024-2025
September 18, 2024 - April 23, 2025

The Priory Spirituality Center is opening registrations for Listening with the Spirit 2021-2023 Year 2, a two year formation program for spiritual directors. Completion of Year 1 is required. Dr. Mary Pandiani and Sister Monka Ellis will facilitate the  program. The tuition includes 2 sessions of individual supervision per person. If you have further questions, please contact Sister Monika Ellis  at 360-438-2595 or sr.monika.osb@gmail.com.

Spiritual Direction Certificate program - Listening with the Spirit 2025-2027 Application/Interview
January 7 - May 9, 2025

Spiritual Direction Certificate program Application for the LWS 2025-2027 2 Year Interview Interviews will begin in February 2025. We will arrange the online (Zoom) meetings, finding what is the best time for you and our schedule. The interview is about an hour in length. We will let you know of your acceptance no later than the end of May. Program Fees A non-refundable $100 interview/application fee is submitted with your application materials and spiritual autobiography before the interview. The application materials and spiritual autobiography will be the substance of the interview. This fee is different from your deposit-upon-acceptance fee. Full…

Oasis 2025-2026
September 18, 2025 - March 20, 2026

Do you yearn for rest, prayer and nurturing in your busy schedule? What would your life look like if you gave yourself or/& to a beloved one two retreat opportunities at the Center, plus six quiet afternoons during the year? Silence, spiritual direction and Lectio Divina are available to aid your reflection. Every Third Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm- 7:15 pm –at the Spirituality Center or Zoom Sep 18: Ch.1 The Gift of Winter and Darkness —Sr. Laura Retreat: Oct 15-17 Wednesday, 7:15pm – Friday, 1:00pm @ Spirituality Center Oct 16: Ch.2: Spiritual Bypassing and Shadow Work —Sr Paz…