Hidden deep inside the post-Summer of Love lyrics of the Rolling Stones 1969 hit “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” we find a microcosm of spiritual life, hiding among the words of the familiar refrain: You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what ...
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We need prayers and blessings in our lives that celebrate the coming together of two loving people that do not include the terminology for “man and woman” and “husband and wife.” We don’t look to change the absolute sacredness of the holy marriage rite, but to make Holy Matrimony inclusive of all people who seek ...
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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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It’s been a tough week in Cancerville with some of my peeps. Some relapse. Some remit. Some stay the same. I spoke with my mom on the phone last night as she told me about visiting a friend of ours who is having a rough way of it. We see in our friend a “process” ...
Continuing the thought from yesterday on “giving from our life” and what that means. Jesus said: “There is no greater love than to give one’s life for those one loves.” (adapted from John 15:9-17) To relinquish all or some great part of your life to those around you – what does it feel like? ...
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