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At the Beginning
In the spiritual life, I am always at the beginning. ~Ralph Blum
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Listen to the Mockingbird
Today’s post is by Rose Mary Dougherty Recently, I have been struck by the song of the mockingbird. I have one (the same one every day, I think) that sits in a tree in my backyard, picking up the song of other birds and singing all evening long. I noticed that even when my neighbor…
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Wholeness
Wholeness does not mean perfection: it means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life. ~Parker Palmer
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Compassion through Contemplation
Article by Catherine Kerr (featured in November 2017 eNews) Compassion means to understand another’s pain at such a deep level that it’s like feeling it yourself. Many mentors have told me over the years that the essence of pastoral ministry is connection and presence, being with. One seminary professor liked to say that the most…
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The Isle of Iona: Definitely a Special Place
Today’s post is by Leah Rampy “I’ve heard it called a ‘thin place,’” he told me. “I’m not sure that I believe that, so I want to see for myself.” It sounded to my ears as if he’d laid down a challenge—to me, or the island, I wasn’t sure which. Coming from someone I respect,…
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Contemplation is the goal
Contemplation is the goal of all life. It is knowledge by love. ~Bede Griffiths