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Everyday Mysticism

Written by Barbara Holmes on June 10, 2022

I am an everyday mystic. So are you. Continue Reading Everyday Mysticism

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The Experience of God Unites Us

Written by Barbara Holmes on February 11, 2022

Meaningful experiences of unity among peoples were more compelling than all that divided and separated. Continue Reading The Experience of God Unites Us

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Contemplative Song

Written by Barbara Holmes on February 9, 2021

African American Spirituality and Song Contemplative Song Tuesday, February 9, 2021 The things that help us discover and return to a place of integrated knowing are both obvious and not obvious at all. Silence is one of them, and probably the one I speak of most often. Yet music and art create valuable channels to… Continue Reading Contemplative Song

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Black Song Is Sacred Song

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on February 8, 2021

African American Spirituality and Song Black Song Is Sacred Song Monday, February 8, 2021 Thea Bowman (1937–1990), a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, was a powerful communicator, deeply passionate about Jesus, the Catholic Church, and her African American heritage. I begin today with her words on the history and significance of what she celebrates as… Continue Reading Black Song Is Sacred Song

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A Liberating Spirit

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on January 21, 2021

Liberation A Liberating Spirit Thursday, January 21, 2021 The Holy Spirit is a liberating Spirit. Even when we experience lack of freedom in our daily lives, time in prayer can be an experience of full freedom in God’s presence. I sometimes miss the exuberance of the charismatic movement of which I was a part in… Continue Reading A Liberating Spirit

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