Heart – July 11, 2019
“Whenever we speak of the heart, we mean the whole person. Only at heart are we whole. The heart stands for that center of our being where we are one with ourselves, one with all others, one with God. The heart is ever restless in the quest for God, and yet, deep down, it is […]
Prayer – July 9, 2019
“We must distinguish prayer from prayers. Saying prayers is one activity among others. But prayer is an attitude of the heart that can transform every activity… That means we ought to keep our heart open for the meaning of life. Gratefulness does this, moment by moment. Gratefulness is, therefore, prayerfulness.” –David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart […]
Eyes to See – July 4, 2019
“We’ve been given eyes to see, but the question becomes, do we let our hearts be broken by that reality, and then, do we act?” –Dorothy Day
Changing Hearts and Souls – June 24, 2019
“The nonviolent approach does not immediately change the heart of the oppressor. It first does something to the hearts and souls of those committed to it. It gives them new self-respect; it calls up resources of strength and courage that they did not know they had. Finally it reaches the opponent and so stirs his […]