On Friday, July 20, when Ora et Labora, an online community, and the two women coordinators of MOTHS (seekers of light) Monastery which meets in prison at the California Institution for Women, Corona, CA, were visiting in Erie, we invited the other MOH communities meeting in the area for an evening gathering. Two onsite MOHs meeting in Erie and one in Youngsville, PA were represented as well as a member of Heartlinks online monastery, and 16 Benedictine sisters. After enjoying a meal together and introductions, Joan Chittister led an energizing discussion on the future of MOH.
photo by Geri Pleva