About These Documents
The Proceedings of
The American Benedictine Academy Convention
August 8-11, 2002
Bismarck, North Dakota
Contents
Introduction
Valerian Odermann, O.S.B.Elders of the Benedictines: A Portrait and Interview Project
Mark W. McGinnisOsculta! Wise Elders and the Desert Tradition
Laura Swan, O.S.B.Panel Presentation: Mentoring Among Monastics Today
"Reflection from the Heart"
Jacquelyn Ernster, O.S.B., PhD"The Mentors Being Mentored"
Vincent Bataille, O.S.BTransforming the Journey: Mentoring Lives Through Magic and Myth
Carney Strange, PhDMentoring and Monitoring Benedictine Values: Voices from the Monastery
Anna FalkenbergMutual Mentoring: A New Paradigm of an Old Tradition
Rose Mary Rexing, O.S.BPresidential Address
Rosemary Rader, O.S.B.Junior Essay Contest Winners 2002:
"Deepening Union: A Benedictine Commitment"
Boniface Hamilton, O.S.B."Mount St. Scholastica's French Refugees"
Antonia Ryan, O.S.B.
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