Pilgrimage is an inner and outer spiritual journey. Christine Valters Paintner, online Abbess at abbeyofthearts.com joins me to discuss her newest book, Soul of a Pilgrim, and give us insight into how creative spiritual practices can bring us closer to the Divine Presence in our lives. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio. 

Christine Valters Paintner, PhD is the online Abbess at abbeyofthearts.com, a global, virtual monastery offering online retreats and live pilgrimages in Ireland, Germany, and Austria. She is the author of nine books on contemplative practice and creative expression. She is a Benedictine Oblate, writer, artist, spiritual director, retreat facilitator, teacher, and pilgrimage guide. Her fields of expertise include Christian spiritual practices, monastic spirituality, and the expressive arts.