Monk Retreat Follow-Up

Here are some links and books to follow through on our retreat.

http://scdfa.org/les-freres-de-st-francis-de-la-sissies-hallelujah
You should start off by watching this and laughing until you are bent over.

http://www.annarborvineyard.org/tdh/tdh.cfm
This is a link to the "Divine Hours" by Phyllis Tickle. You can set it up to your time zone.

http://www.northumbriacommunity.org/PraytheOffice/index.html
This is the Northumbria Community in the UK. Their prayers are taken more from the Celtic tradition. The website requires a bit more navigation but it is worth it.

iTunes Podcast: Pray as you Go
This is 10-12 minute podcast that is offered everyday and includes music, scripture and guided reflection. It is run by the Jesuits in Ireland.

Books:
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton. I would suggest this as the best overall read for contemplative practices in our modern day.

Praying with the Church: Following Jesus Daily, Hourly, Today by Scot McKnight
If you want a good biblical basis and "how to" on Fixed Hour praying, this is the read.

Enjoy.