Media artist, writer, spiritual director, and independent scholar, M Freeman works at the
intersections of reckoning and resiliency, queerness and film, and contemplative,
creative and social art practices. They are author of The Illuminated Space: A Personal
Theory and Contemplative Practice of Media Art (The 3rd Thing, 2020) and creator of
Cinema Divina—short films for contemplative practice. Their text and media arts essays
have been published in or at The Fourth Genre, Ninth Letter, TriQuarterly, Blackbird,
Rolling Stone and Abbey of the Arts. Their films are screened on PBS and in galleries,
spirituality centers and festivals worldwide. marilynfreeman.com.
Continuing Contemplative Rest is for everyone who has completed a Contemplative Rest retreat or training series with M Freeman. Contemplative Rest is a silent, present-moment, embodied meditation practice which draws somatically on previously lived moments of wonder, love, relief, connection, softening, mystery…. What to expect— — The present-moment meditation practice at the heart of our gatherings — With ritual guidance, M will regularly refresh the groundwork of dowsing, savoring, and reflective writing. — Short teachings and reflections on the evolving meditation practice. — Deepening basic peace work. We will reckon with James Finley’s words, “The essence of the violence of…
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NRVC VOCATION RETREAT FOR WOMEN
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See Sr. Laura’s youtube channelfor some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
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M Freeman
Media artist, writer, spiritual director, and independent scholar, M Freeman works at the
intersections of reckoning and resiliency, queerness and film, and contemplative,
creative and social art practices. They are author of The Illuminated Space: A Personal
Theory and Contemplative Practice of Media Art (The 3rd Thing, 2020) and creator of
Cinema Divina—short films for contemplative practice. Their text and media arts essays
have been published in or at The Fourth Genre, Ninth Letter, TriQuarterly, Blackbird,
Rolling Stone and Abbey of the Arts. Their films are screened on PBS and in galleries,
spirituality centers and festivals worldwide. marilynfreeman.com.
Events with M Freeman
December 6, 2025
Continuing Contemplative Rest is for everyone who has completed a Contemplative Rest retreat or training series with M Freeman. Contemplative Rest is a silent, present-moment, embodied meditation practice which draws somatically on previously lived moments of wonder, love, relief, connection, softening, mystery…. What to expect— — The present-moment meditation practice at the heart of our gatherings — With ritual guidance, M will regularly refresh the groundwork of dowsing, savoring, and reflective writing. — Short teachings and reflections on the evolving meditation practice. — Deepening basic peace work. We will reckon with James Finley’s words, “The essence of the violence of…
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog weekly on Fridays. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
NRVC VOCATION RETREAT FOR WOMEN
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channel for some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
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