Abbot Joseph shared with us two talks that he gave at the National Contemplative Outreach annual conferences in 2012 and 2013. In his presentations titled, “Images that Accompany My Prayer”, and “Travels Around the Desert”, Fr. Joseph shared a very warm and personal collection of images, stories and teachings that illume his prayer life and his ongoing awakening to the presence, action and reality of God. These moving presentations filled with much wisdom, humility, and profound simplicity showcase the fruits of silence and deep prayer in his life. Abbot Joseph is abbot of St. Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass, CO. He also serves as Vice President of the Board of Contemplative Outreach of Colorado.