In reading Nolan’s work there is a lot of discussion of the importance of meditation and contemplation in the Spirituality of Jesus. The older I get the more important contemplation becomes to me. Churches and communities that emphasize busy-ness have no appeal to me. Meister Eckhart once said, “Nothing is more like God than silence.” … Read more
Yesterday I mentioned that I purchased a new book while at Genesee Abbey. That book, “Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom” is an incredible piece of thought and writing and yet it’s really easy to read and a book that I have not been able to put down. I’m almost done with it and … Read more
Yesterday my day began with a thirty mile drive to Mt. Irenaeus for Mass. The weather has been bright and blue the last few days and yesterday’s ride was beautiful. Fr. Lou McCormick was the celebrant and the chapel was full of people. Brother Joe has returned from hiking the Appalachian trail and it was … Read more
“The true nature of all things is continuously manifesting. When a dog barks or pees on the ground, that dog’s true nature is in realization. The dog is manifesting dog nature, just as a stick lying on the ground manifests its stick nature. All things are always manifesting their true nature. We never look at … Read more
Today I received a wonderful reflection from Every Church a Peace Church. I get a regular email from them and have for a couple of years. I’m glad I took the time to read this one today because it’s great. Follow this link to that reflection.Technorati Tags:peace, forgiveness, amish
Today at work I was visiting with a fellow teacher and we began to discuss his concerns about a son who is exploring his own spiritual roots and direction. Our discussion led me to share some of my own journey and to suggest that the young person was or at least could be a contemplative. … Read more
I mentioned a couple of days ago that I am reading, “Going Home – Jesus and Buddha as Brothers” by Thich Nhat Hanh. I love to read him. He is so peaceful I can hear his gentle voice in my head and it is a bell of mindfulness all it’s own. I heard someone once … Read more
Tomorrow is the Feast of Transitus marking the passage of St. Francis of Assisi from life to death. For Francis death is/was a part of life. Francis saw all life as inter-related. He saw himself as brother and sister to all created by the Most High. Francis used many superlatives to describe the almighty.I’ve been … Read more
I don’t know if you’ve ever read any of the work of Fr. John Dear, SJ, but he’s a great writer has a weekly column in the National Catholic Reporter. Here is his work from September 19th. I think you’ll be challenged. Follow this link… Technorati Tags:jesus, peace, john dear, nonviolence
It doesn’t hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started.. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. “Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a … Read more
