Tag Archives: Contemplation
The Narrow Gate of Contemplation
Contemplation is a wordless resting in the presence of God beyond all thoughts and images. Continue Reading The Narrow Gate of Contemplation
The God Beyond What We Know
There is an arrogance that comes from knowing and thinking that we normally have the right answer. Continue Reading The God Beyond What We Know
Silence
Contemplation is nothing other than a secret, peaceful, loving inflow of God. Continue Reading Silence
The Spiral of Violence: Weekly Summary
The root of violence is the illusion of separation—from God, from Being itself, from being one with everyone and everything. Continue Reading The Spiral of Violence: Weekly Summary
“It Can’t Be Carried Alone”
How can we not feel shock or rage at what is happening to the people of Ukraine? Continue Reading “It Can’t Be Carried Alone”
Paul: The Misunderstood Mystic: Weekly Summary
Paul creates the mystical foundations for Christianity. Continue Reading Paul: The Misunderstood Mystic: Weekly Summary
An Intimate Sharing
Prayer is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends. Continue Reading An Intimate Sharing
Prayer of Mutual Presence
Authentic prayer is opening to God’s gracious presence with all that we are. Continue Reading Prayer of Mutual Presence
Images of God: Weekly Summary
Images of God Saturday, December 4, 2021 Week Forty-Eight Summary and Practice Sunday, November 28—Friday, December 3, 2021 Sunday There is an absolute connection between how we see God and how we see ourselves and the universe. —Richard Rohr Monday Our DNA is divine, and the divine indwelling is never earned by any behavior or… Continue Reading Images of God: Weekly Summary
Inner Authority
Carl Jung Inner Authority Sunday, November 21, 2021 Father Richard often credits the Swiss psychotherapist Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961) as one of his primary teachers, who greatly influenced his understanding of the human psyche, religion, and theology. I first read Jung’s work in college, and again and again he would offer concepts that I knew… Continue Reading Inner Authority