Because the gospel for this week emphasizes paring away distractions, I have selected quotes for reflection from Brother David Steindl-Rast, using his book, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer: An Approach to Life in Fullness (New York: Paulist Press, 1984).
“That you have not yet died is not sufficient proof that you’re alive. It takes more than that. It takes courage—above all, the courage to face death… Aliveness is measured by degrees of awareness.”
–David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
