Winter 2024
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s along with many other feasts, festivals and celebrations are upon us! Beautiful sentiments about Peace will be genuine and plenty but maybe this year a bit difficult to believe.
…Let us go forth in peace…
With the whole world seemingly at odds, in a divisive, uncertain and many times just plain ugly, state, do you ask yourself, “where IS this Peace that I am to move forth with?”
When we ruminate on what Peace should be, we can become overwhelmed with thoughts of “freedom from civil disturbance” or “a state or period of mutual concord between governments” or “a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom.” Maybe other Meriam Webster definitions of Peace like “a state of tranquility or quiet” or “freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions” and even “harmony in personal relations.” can bring comfort. We can recognize these feelings within ourselves that we are able to identify, nurture and influence.
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace;
…the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12
Wherever you are in this world, explore and embrace all that your senses can offer; see, feel, hear, smell and touch what is tangible, authentic and that which surrounds you. Become spiritually present in ways that work best for you; through prayer, meditation or grounding yourself in nature. Just as purposefully as you would care for someone you love, tend to your own body and mind. Along with providing yourself with healthy nourishment, ample rest and movement every day, also bestow encouragement and grace. Whenever possible, demonstrate kindness to family, friends or those who come across your path. Even the smallest gesture of humanity can be the reason someone feels seen, included and valued.
As Monks and Nuns, we are nourished by God’s love and light daily. We humbly devote our lives to prayer and working to build community during a turbulent time. We consider it a tremendous privilege to share this hope with you and with all those in need.
It is with immeasurable gratitude that we ask you
to consider a donation today to benefit the Monks and Nuns of New Skete.
As 2024 comes to a close, your thoughtful gift may be given In Honor or In Memory of someone you love or for wishes of health and happiness for the new year or simply, in the name of Peace. Illustrated on the following page are just some of the many ways your support brought inspiration and comfort to so many during this past year. We pray that God may bless you abundantly for your generosity of prayers, kindness, and friendship!
Ways To Give
New Skete Monasteries
Monetary donations are the simplest way to support New Skete and can be used immediately for our current needs. Gifts may be made by personal check, cashier's check, money order, cash (not recommended by mail) or click on the Donate button below to quickly and safely donate with your credit card. We are a 501[c3] organization and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Some individuals choose to make the monastics recipients of part of their tithes on a regular basis, either weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually. All gifts are promptly acknowledged and you may choose to remain anonymous with your contribution.
Checks may be mailed to:
New Skete Monasteries
PO Box 128
Cambridge, NY 12816
Nuns of New Skete
Mail to:
Nuns of New Skete
343 Ashgrove Rd
Cambridge, NY 12816
or
518-677-3928 ext 214