Befriend Our Silence – Jan. 16, 2020
“The “real” work of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me. This might sound self-indulgent, but, in practice, it is a hard discipline. To gently push aside and silence the many voices that question my goodness and to trust that I will hear a voice of […]
an empty inn – Dec. 20, 2019
“In contemplating the Christmas child this year I am more aware that God’s existence in this world is dependent on grace and mercy in me, as well as in monks and governments… My prayer:Lord Jesus, come again Thy spirit to impart.Make as an empty innMy lone and fearful heart.” –Elizabeth O’Connor, Cry Pain, Cry Hope […]
The Road to Transformation – Dec. 9, 2019
The quotes this week come from Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps. Franciscan priest Richard Rohr lifts up the gospel values and transformative wisdom in the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. As the season of Advent calls us to “prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths,” I find here […]
Bright Darkness – Nov. 5, 2019
“Contemplative prayer is the cloud of unknowing, the hidden love-longing offered by a pure spirit. It’s the Ark of the Covenant. It’s the mystical theology of Dionysius, the wisdom and treasure of his ‘bright darkness’ and ‘unknown knowing.’ It takes you into silence, far from thoughts and words. In it, you learn how to reject […]
