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You will discover
In giving of yourself, you will discover a whole new life full of meaning and love. ~Cesar Chavez
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Lent is a Time to Listen
Today’s post is by Mary van Balen While reading some reflections by Richard Rohr on the presence of Christ in creation from the beginning, I was struck by the phrase “Christ-soaked world.” It brought to mind two Scripture readings from Paul used for the beginning of Lent: one from 2 Corinthians and the other from…
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On Being Perpetually Distracted
Article by Ron Rolheiser (March 2019 eNews) There’s a story in the Hindu tradition that runs something like this: God and a man are walking down a road. The man asks God: “What is the world like?” God answers: “I’d like to tell you, but my throat is parched. I need a cup of cold…
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Your sacred space
Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again. ~Joseph Campbell
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When We Listen to the Bell
Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef My first introduction to a meditation bell or singing bowl was at my first Shalem staff meeting some years ago. I clearly remember hearing it ring out—the warm vibrations had an immediate calming influence. It seemed the obvious and natural way to lead us into silence, even though it…
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The human heart
The human heart is exquisitely fragile. Our judgments need to be gentle, our understanding deep, and our forgiveness wide. ~Ron Rolheiser