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“Living the Rule on a Daily Basis” – given by Judy Valente
Beginners are introduced to the use of ink pens. Friday evening through Sunday noon.
Prerequisite: Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat.
Room/Meal/Director fees: $195 single room; $330 double room ($165 each).
Abbey Guest Center Weekend retreats begin with Friday Vespers at 5:15 pm and conclude following the noon meal on Sunday.
Preparatory weekend for the Bible Scripts retreat in May. Continuation of daily Lectio Divina practice and introduction to the Renaissance Roman style of lettering. Friday evening through Sunday noon. Prerequisite: Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat.
Details coming soon.
Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat: Introduction to the use of calligraphy as a means of Lectio Divina. Daily Lectio sessions. Throughout the weekend the retreatants will learn the Foundational hand (based on 10th century Carolingian script) using a felt-tipped calligraphy marker. Friday evening through Monday noon.
Bible Scripts (advanced): Renaissance Roman lettering and illuminated letters. Daily Lectio Divina sessions. The week will focus on the Roman Capitals and Humanist minuscules used in lettering bibles during the Renaissance. Monday evening through Saturday noon. Prerequisite: Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat.
Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat. Introduction to the use of calligraphy as a means of Lectio Divina. Daily Lectio sessions. Throughout the weekend the retreatants will learn the Foundational hand (based on 10th century Carolingian script) using a felt-tipped calligraphy marker. Friday evening through Monday noon.
Follow-up Retreat: Continuation of daily Lectio Divina practice. Beginners are introduced to the use of ink pens. Friday evening through Sunday noon. Prerequisite: Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat.
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