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 3 rd 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.
With M Freeman In-person and via Zoom Scheduled gatherings: Saturday May 4 | 3:00-4:15pm | Opening Gathering, Intros & Guided Meditation Saturday May 4 | 6:00-7:30pm | Cinema Divina Contemplative Screening Sunday May 5 | 10:00-11:15am | Closing Insights, Wishes & Intentions Surviving pandemic isolation unleashed a whole lot of traveling for many of us. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how social and outward-oriented life has turned. Meanwhile, I wonder how many are noticing what I’m noticing: A longing to turn more attention inward, to nurturing the interior life. I’m beginning again with slowing…
This Contemplative Rest Practice series is open to those who have taken a Contemplative Rest retreat with M Freeman. Each session offers opportunities for awe-savoring, somatic, guided meditations by M and silent resting-in-awe practice together as well as gentle time for group sharing, connecting, and cherishing the transporting benefit of communal contemplative practice. “All living beings will profit from your relaxation and energy. This is the most basic kind of peace work,” Thich Nhat Hanh writes in How to Relax. And when we practice together? “The energy is amplified,” he writes, “and you will create a powerful collective energy…for your…
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Call for Peace in the Middle East
Religious Sisters and some Bishops of the Northwest have issued aJoint Statementcalling for Peace in the Middle East.
SCRIPTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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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 3 rd 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
May 4 - 5, 2024
With M Freeman In-person and via Zoom Scheduled gatherings: Saturday May 4 | 3:00-4:15pm | Opening Gathering, Intros & Guided Meditation Saturday May 4 | 6:00-7:30pm | Cinema Divina Contemplative Screening Sunday May 5 | 10:00-11:15am | Closing Insights, Wishes & Intentions Surviving pandemic isolation unleashed a whole lot of traveling for many of us. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how social and outward-oriented life has turned. Meanwhile, I wonder how many are noticing what I’m noticing: A longing to turn more attention inward, to nurturing the interior life. I’m beginning again with slowing…
May 4, 2024
This Contemplative Rest Practice series is open to those who have taken a Contemplative Rest retreat with M Freeman. Each session offers opportunities for awe-savoring, somatic, guided meditations by M and silent resting-in-awe practice together as well as gentle time for group sharing, connecting, and cherishing the transporting benefit of communal contemplative practice. “All living beings will profit from your relaxation and energy. This is the most basic kind of peace work,” Thich Nhat Hanh writes in How to Relax. And when we practice together? “The energy is amplified,” he writes, “and you will create a powerful collective energy…for your…
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.
Call for Peace in the Middle East
Religious Sisters and some Bishops of the Northwest have issued a Joint Statement calling for Peace in the Middle East.
SCRIPTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Many of our programs and retreats are still being offered via Zoom AS WELL AS IN PERSON. Please register and pay online:
Click these links for more information on ZOOM RETREATS and PROGRAMS
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