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Tag Archives: intention

The Beloved Desires Action

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

Holy Listening: Weekly Summary

Jesus says people who live the vulnerable life of connection and relationship will bear much fruit. Continue Reading Holy Listening: Weekly Summary

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

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