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spiritual direction

Fathers Day Insight

06/16/2013 by Don

For months and even years I’ve been praying for direction. Today as I meditated and now as I mindfully walk along the Allegany river near St. Bonaventure University the answers seem to flow. All of my life I have wanted to teach, to help and heal people. I recall making tests up for my brother … Read more

Categories Education, Spiritual, Thomas Merton Tags contemplative, Franciscan, meditation, prayer, spiritual direction

Holy Peace

09/01/2008 by Don

I took this picture as I was walking up the trail to Holy Peace Chapel at Mt. Irenaeus this morning. It was a beautiful morning and one of the nicest of the summer. Today’s readings were very meaningful for me. Psalm 63 was read after the first reading and it really embodied how I’ve been … Read more

Categories Spiritual, Thomas Merton Tags Abbey of the Genesee, contemplation, contemplative, Franciscan, Mt. Irenaeus, spiritual direction, Trappist

Mathetes tag

09/30/2007 by Don

Recently Jeff tagged me for a Mathetes award. I’m honored to be so highly regarded by a fellow blogger. That tagging carries with it some responsibility to tag others too.

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Categories Uncategorized Tags contemplative, Franciscan, mathetes award, Philosophy, spiritual direction, Spirituality

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