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Liberative Ecology with Holy Wisdom Monastery
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- Radical Sacred
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- Apr 8, 2026
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- 3757
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Summary
Today we are blessed to chat with Sister Lynne Smith, Amy Alstad, Everline Jeruto, and Mary David Walgenbach of Holy Wisdom Monastery of Madison, Wisconsin. Holy Wisdom is an Ecumenical Benedictine Community that is known for their land restoration, love of the earth, and love of all people. We chat about restoration of land, reciprocity in the natural world, deep connections, and welcoming humans and the more than human world as if they were Christ. We were so inspired by the work of Holy Wisdom and know you will be too! Show Notes: Holy Wisdom Monastery Facebook Instagram YouTube Midday Prayer Stream Regal Fritillary Butterfly How Would You Live Then by: Mary Oliver Key Topics Ecumenical Benedictine community Land restoration and prairie planting Ecological listening and biomimicry Community, justice, and hospitality Renewable energy and net zero goals Chapters 01:00 The Beauty of Nature and Reflection 02:01 Introduction to Holy Wisdom Monastery 05:25 The Heartbeat of Holy Wisdom Monastery 13:04 Listening to the Land 19:09 Towards a Sustainable Future 21:02 Funding and Community Engagement 22:51 Welcoming All: A Benedictine Approach 26:19 Restoration and Ecological Hospitality 33:05 Modeling Community and Reciprocity 40:39 Cultural Exchange and Learning 43:40 Finding Joy in Nature 47:58 Retreats: A Space for Reflection 51:28 Hopes for the Future