The Gift of Sanctuary
In our increasingly fragmented world, Holy Wisdom is a refuge where people can step away from the noise and reconnect with who they authentically are. Here, community organizations find space to imagine their future. Pastors discover clarity for their calling or renewal for their spirit. Artists and writers gather to share their work and seek inspiration. Nurses and caregivers find moments of stillness and silence. Buddhist communities return year after year for their annual retreats. Local leaders carve out time to practice contemplation during these unpredictable times.
Every person who visits carries something precious back into the world. The transformation that happens here extends far beyond our grounds, touching communities and lives in ways both seen and unseen. These transformations occur gently through the simple gift of sanctuary – space to breathe, permission to be and a community that strengthens the human spirit.
Give a Gift to Support Holy Wisdom MonasteryAt Holy Wisdom Monastery, our mission is
to weave prayer, hospitality, justice and care for the earth into a shared way of life.
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Providing clergy with fertile ground to root deeply into God’s love, grow in community and scatter seeds of hope for a flourishing world.
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About
Holy Wisdom Monastery is an ecumenical Benedictine community of communities, located near Madison, Wisconsin. Prayer, hospitality, justice and respect for all of creation form the heart of these communities. Our peaceful setting includes restored prairie, a retreat and guest house and a ‘green’ monastery building. Learn more about us and how you might find yourself at home here. All are welcome.
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> Mission
> Aspirations & Opportunities
> History
> Benedictine Sisters
> Communities of Holy Wisdom
> Meet the sisters
> Prayer and worship
> Welcoming guests
> Care for the earth
> Board of directors
> Staff directory
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