Handwork is often a form of prayer. Building models, knitting and stitchery, painting, baking bread, throwing pots, weaving — all can become a form of prayer. I have a vivid memory of the scene from the movie Gandhi in which Gandhi removes himself from the tumultuous activities in his quest for justice and sits inContinue reading “Handwork as Prayer”
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Each Day
“Try to walk each day as a prayer.” — David Bearclaw Abrams, Heart in the Wild by Susan Chernak McElroy
Silence
“God’s first language is Silence. Everything else is a translation.”― Thomas Keating O C S O
Prayer is the Greater Work
“Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” — Oswald Chambers
Prayer
When we pray for someone we hold their wholeness, completeness and perfection for them, even during the times they may not be able to see it. This is the most loving thing we can do for another person, to see the truth of who they are as a child of God when they cannot. WeContinue reading “Prayer”
The Small Still Voice
“A primary goal of the spiritual life is to learn to quiet the mind through prayer and meditation, through spiritual practice, so that we can hear what in both Judaism and Christianity, is called the small, still voice within.” — Marianne Williamson
What is Spiritual Practice?
And why is it so important? Spiritual practice is the way we live out our faith, beliefs and principles in our day to day life. These might include prayer, meditation, mindful movement, study, service to others, creativity, loving kindness and other practices. When I find myself going off track in life it is usually becauseContinue reading “What is Spiritual Practice?”
The Function of Prayer
“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.” ― Soren Kierkegaard
We Pray for Peace
Every year on New Year’s Eve I ask you to join Bob and I as we pray for peace. If you have a chance to go to a group peace prayer or meditation gathering today, by all means do. There is power in individual prayer and mediation but when we gather together with shared intentionContinue reading “We Pray for Peace”
On This New Years Eve we Pray for Peace
The last day of the year as we prepare to welcome in a brand new year full of possibilities always seems like the perfect time to pray for peace. On this New Year’s Eve we pray for peace. First we pray for peace in our own hearts where true peace in the world begins. WeContinue reading “On This New Years Eve we Pray for Peace”
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