We, our planet, every one and everything on it, are feeling the distress of our times – a
poly-crises. In this, many of us aren’t sure how to create positive impact in our communities , let
alone skillfully pray and care for ourselves and our families.
In this day apart we will visit ancient practices and their modern versions including experiential focusing, gratitude, recall of engagement and flow. These, along with supporting science, will deepen personal and collective foundations for self love, compassion and action.
Facilitator
Monty Smith
Monty Smith is a pastor and now a Life Coach – emphasizing embodied practices. The question “ how can daily life be practice ” has sat in him for decades. He holds BA, JD, and M.Div degrees. Learn more about Monty Smith
Jerry DeVore
Jerry R. DeVore is a clinical psychologist who is also very interested in positive psychology. He has presented in multiple venues on the psychology and neurophysiology of spiritual practices. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Learn more about Jerry DeVore
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.
Participate in Boerne, Texas Benedictine Sister Ursula’s mission to migrants on the Texas / Mexico border by donating items needed by people who have nothing. You may also donate money for purchasing what is needed. SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channelfor some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
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Programs
Date & Time Details: Saturday May 24, 2025 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: The Priory Spirituality Center
Address: 500 College Street Northeast, Lacey, WA, USA
Contact: Spirituality Center
spiritualityctr@gmail.com
360-438-2595
Daily Life as Spiritual Practice – A Day Apart
With Monty Smith and Jerry DeVore
May 24, 2025
We, our planet, every one and everything on it, are feeling the distress of our times – a
poly-crises. In this, many of us aren’t sure how to create positive impact in our communities , let
alone skillfully pray and care for ourselves and our families.
In this day apart we will visit ancient practices and their modern versions including
experiential focusing, gratitude, recall of engagement and flow. These, along with supporting
science, will deepen personal and collective foundations for self love, compassion and action.
Facilitator
Monty Smith is a pastor and now a Life Coach – emphasizing embodied practices. The question “ how can daily life be practice ” has sat in him for decades. He holds BA, JD, and M.Div degrees.
Learn more about Monty Smith
Jerry R. DeVore is a clinical psychologist who is also very interested in positive psychology. He has presented in multiple venues on the psychology and neurophysiology of spiritual practices. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Learn more about Jerry DeVore
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.
WE WELCOME BENEDICTINE EXPLORERS IN JUNE!
MAY 2025 MINISTRY AT THE BORDER
Participate in Boerne, Texas Benedictine Sister Ursula’s mission to migrants on the Texas / Mexico border by donating items needed by people who have nothing. You may also donate money for purchasing what is needed. SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
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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