Tag Archives: intention
Love Speaks the Truth
Truth is a drink of water to a parched traveler. Continue Reading Love Speaks the Truth
A Noble Task
To live a life of an elder involves ripening into clear-eyed acceptance of the way things actually exist. Continue Reading A Noble Task
Living Our Faith in All Circumstances
Jesus’ constant invitation, follow me, means imitate me and join me on my journey toward a new way of being human. Continue Reading Living Our Faith in All Circumstances
Staying Out Loud
Instead of rejecting my religious community, I remain paradoxically present to it. Continue Reading Staying Out Loud
The Importance of Practice
Love waits to be invited and desired, and only then rushes in. Continue Reading The Importance of Practice
A Return to Devotion
We have to somehow live a life that’s connected to the heart. Continue Reading A Return to Devotion
Finding Presence
Doorways to Christian Contemplation Finding Presence Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Chanting is one of the most traditional methods of contemplation. While some traditions repeat a single word or sound, Benedictine and Gregorian chant within the Christian tradition draw their inspiration from the Psalms. Cynthia Bourgeault describes how chant works as a contemplative method. She is… Continue Reading Finding Presence
The Contemplative Call to Nature: Weekly Summary
The Contemplative Call to Nature Saturday, April 24, 2021 Week Sixteen Summary and Practice Sunday, April 18—Friday, April 23, 2021 Sunday The core message of the incarnation of God in Jesus is that the Divine Presence is here, in us and in all of creation, and not only “over there” in some far-off realm. Monday… Continue Reading The Contemplative Call to Nature: Weekly Summary