Articles on Prayer

  • To be born

    To be born

    We are all meant to be mothers of God. God is always needing to be born. ~Meister Eckhart    

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  • Art as a Doorway to Prayer

    Art as a Doorway to Prayer

    Today’s post is by Liz Ward It all started with Michelangelo’s statue of David. While delighting in the beauty of Florence as a carefree nineteen-year-old, I was drawn to visit this famous statue. As I gazed at the vibrant, living, marble, time melted away and suddenly the afternoon was almost over. This was when I…

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  • Conscious of our Treasures

    Conscious of our Treasures

    We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder  

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  • The Stillness and the Peace of Now

    The Stillness and the Peace of Now

    The stillness and the peace of now enfold you in perfect gentleness. ~A Course in Miracles

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  • Voting From Our Spiritual Heart

    Voting From Our Spiritual Heart

    Today’s post is by Tilden Edwards From where inside do we listen when we decide for whom we will vote? From where do the candidates listen? The greatest contribution a contemplative orientation can bring to such a question is its invitation to listen from a deeper place than those that might first show up, the…

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  • Letting God Lead

    Letting God Lead

    Today’s post is by the late Gerald May There is a huge difference, I have found, between acting as if God were leading—which is what I do when my ego tries to decide and implement what God wants—and really letting God lead, which happens when my ego stops filtering and controlling and begins simply to…

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In 2025, Shalem will be a dynamic and inclusive community, empowered by the Spirit, where seekers engage in transformation of themselves, their communities, and the world through spiritual growth, deep connection, and courageous action.

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