Learning is a life-long pursuit

There are extensive resources available for use during your time at the monastery. The 4,000-volume library carries titles on monasticism, ecumenism, scripture and preaching, spirituality, Christian churches and world religions, liturgy and women’s religious studies. To plan a visit, please contact our collections manager, Nancy, or read our library guidelines.

New Library Additions

July 2010

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Since we realize not everyone can visit the monastery, we’ve assembled these online resources for you to stimulate new ideas and support you on your spiritual journey.

Overview Articles

Rule of Benedict
Lectio Divina
Centering Prayer
Spiritual Guidance
Eco-spirituality
Social Justice
Listening With the Heart

Holy Wisdom Monastery In the News

Insight Magazine:
Prayer on the Prairie
Sisters Receive
Sustainability Award
Hoffman LLC
MG&E
WISC TV continued coverage
WISC TV video
WISC TV text
WKOW TV text
Sustainable Times
Waunakee Tribune
WI State Journal

"Green" building articles

Green or sustainable
Geothermal
Photovoltaic
Green roofs
Water resources
LEED
Saving water
Solar heat gain

Web links of potential interest

Church Women United
Federation of St. Gertrude
GuideStar
Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)
Madison Urban Ministry
The Order of Saint Benedict
Wisconsin Council of Churches
World Council of Churches
The Prairie Enthusiasts