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Seeking a home to begin a new Community of Peace

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:03:31 +0000

I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who were present at the Pilgrimage of Peace 2010 at Wellspring this past month. It was pure joy to be with you. You who came from near and far…from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont, New York, Illinois, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C….and as far away as South Korea and India. You were MOST welcome in this place and you blessed us richly with your presence and your gifts. Deo Gratias.

Special thanks to all at Wellspring/Dayspring who carried the load of the thirty days so graciously and generously both in presence and in prayer. Thanks to Ingrid, Janet, Susan, Jean, Margaret, John Mohr, Carol Fitch, Moira, John Marino, Jeff, Gale, Barbara, Jim, Cheryl,…And many thanks to all the children who lightened our hearts when we were tempted to take ourselves too seriously.

During our time together Christ walked among us, Christ sang through us, Christ ate with us, Christ laughed and cried with us, Christ listened and spoke in and through us. Adoramus Te.

A question that many asked during the Pilgrimage: How do we continue a prayerful rhythm to the day? How do we continuously enter the garden of contemplation ? There are as many responses to this question as there are people who respond.
A story: A very long time ago in Ireland there lived a man named Fionn. Fionn was sitting one night around the fire with his friends and he put to them a question: ” What is the finest music in all the world?”
So, one by one his friends began to respond to the question. One said, ” The finest music is the song of the lark in the early morning – the first sound that I hear upon rising.” AH…” said Fionn, “that is indeed good music.” Another said, ” The finest music is the sound of lovers whispering their love to each other in the dark of night.” Another good sound”, Fionn responded. Still another spoke, ” The finest music is the sound of children laughing as they play in the sunlight upon the hillside.” ” Yes, good music , for sure.” Fionn said.
After a few moments they asked Fionn. ” So, tell us, what is the finest music in all the world?. What do you say?”
Fionn took a deep breath and spoke: ” The finest music in all the world is the music of whatever happens…the music of this very moment.”

As we all search to enter and re-enter the garden I pray that we are aware of what is…aware of what is emerging among us…aware of who we are in this preent moment. Not looking backward to some other time, and not looking forward to some imagined time. The music of what is …listen to the song deep within…deep within our souls. Take the time necessary to listen every day. To listen…to hear…to respond… to love…

Shall we stay in touch? I hope so. You can find me on Facebook and Twitter. Feel free to contact me by e-mail at stefan@songsofpeace.net
website: www.songsofpeace.net and www.communityofpeace.us

During the upcoming months please keep me in prayer as I am “seeking” ( the word on my stone) to find a home to begin a new Community of Peace: a place where a simple , beautiful sung prayer can arise every day and where all people can be deeply welcomed every single day.

Peace of Christ is with and in us all,
Your little brother,
Stefan

PILGRIMAGE OF PEACE 2010

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:55:34 +0000

Dear Friends,

Wishing you peace and every good thing! I want to invite you to a gathering at Camp Pecometh coming soon…

IN THE SPIRIT OF TAIZE…

A Pilgrimage of Peace in the Spirit of Taize (Retreat for all)

Start Time:	Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 4:30pm
End Time:	Friday, June 4, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location:	Camp Pecometh 136 Bookers Wharf Road Centreville, MD 21617

This retreat experience is a chance for all to gather for a Pilgrimage of Peace in the Spirit of Taize. Each day we will sing and pray, listen and speak, work and play all in the name of Peace. Together we will search for the sources of peace and seek to become peace-makers in this world. All are welcome. Please make time for peace.

The Taizé Community is an ecumenical Christian monastic order in France. It is composed of a little over 100 brothers who come from Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant traditions. The participants stay in very simple group accommodations for prayer, Bible study, sharing, communal work, simple chants, common meals, reflection and discussion on questions of spirituality and social justice.

Accommodations: Rustic Cabins (bring your own bedding); washhouses located nearby

Meals: All meals provided in the Dining Hall
Fees: $69 per person (4 days, 3 nights and 9
meals) Scholarships are available.

Retreat Facilitator: Brother Stefan Andre Waligur is a contemplative musician/composer, retreat leader, and peace activist connected for many years with the Church of the Saviour in Washington DC. For the past 10 yrs Stefan has been going to Taize and finds himself inspired to share the message of peace they practice.

To register for this retreat, go to www.pecometh.org or contact Ann Ashe, Director of Retreat Ministry at Pecometh
410-556-6900 x100 / annashe@pecometh.org

Looking forward to seeing you!

Your little brother,

Stefan

Greetings and Peace!

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:39:12 +0000

In the Spirit of Taize…a New Ecumenical Community

I trust you are enjoying the changing of the season with all the sights, sounds and scents that October offers us. Since last we saw each other in the Pilgrimage of Peace in August at Rolling Ridge many things have been developing. Here’s a few to keep you updated. I’ve moved into the River House on land adjacent to Rolling Ridge and close to the Stillpoint Lodge. It’s lovely. Still don’t have a car but I get around on an ATV ( all terrain vehicle). Think little motorcycle with 4 wheels.