In our troubles, you are our strength. And in our sorrows, our consolation. (alleluia alleluia) The Psalmist reminds us in this verse that the Maker – the Center – is both our go-to for the inspirational hutzpah we need to get through the day, and is also our consoler – our cheerleader – [...]
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There’s way too much to worry about in our world and in our life. Too much stress. Too much bad. On the days when you get up and there is more feeling of down in your heart than there is of up, remember the words of the song by Lynda Randle that we have the [...]
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The practice of Lectio Divino is an element of the contemplative life that some folks use regularly in meditation. Many do not continue this ancient meditative practice. The concept is to have a short passage (most likely scripture) that is read three times, with a pause between each one, to draw the meaning and understanding [...]
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There is one thing I ask of my God: To dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life. (Alleluia) (adapted from Psalm 27)
Your creatures cover the Earth. How many are your wonders, O God (adapted from Psalm 104) Keep the faith! – Amen (for info on how to use the Call to Prayer in your daily contemplative practice, see this brief entry on the Centering Prayer practice.)
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