Tag Archives: surrender
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
A Surrendering Love: Weekly Summary
Trust the down, and God will take care of the up. Continue Reading A Surrendering Love: Weekly Summary
Following Christ Crucified
Surrendering his life out of love for creation, Jesus somehow places himself in solidarity with all suffering. Continue Reading Following Christ Crucified
God Surrenders to Us in Love
God does not hold back and wait until we get things right; rather, God loves us where we are and as we are. Continue Reading God Surrenders to Us in Love
Love Poured Out
Jesus’ idea of “dying to self” was through radically squandering everything he had and was. Continue Reading Love Poured Out
Love of Others Begins with Love of Self
We belong to a mutually beneficial web of connection, well-being, and love. Continue Reading Love of Others Begins with Love of Self
Expanding Circles of Love
The only way I know how to teach anyone to love God, is to love what God loves, which is everything and everyone. Continue Reading Expanding Circles of Love
Allowing Life to Wax and Wane
God has chosen to descend—in counterpoint with our humanity that is always trying to climb and prove itself. Continue Reading Allowing Life to Wax and Wane
A Prayerful Stance
Humanity consistently has to face the problem of unity and diversity. Continue Reading A Prayerful Stance