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Tag Archives: mystic
The Epic Journey of Malcolm X
“Again, the actor Ossie Davis stood. His deep voice delivered the eulogy to Malcolm X which was going to cause Davis subsequently to be hailed more than ever among Negroes in Harlem: “Here—at this final hour, in this quiet place, … Continue reading
Expressing doubt is normal and healthy
Today I posted a picture of my rosary on Instagram and posed a rhetorical question about the effectiveness of that ancient prayer. The only way I learn is by experience and asking questions. That led one of my followers to … Continue reading
Posted in local, prayer, Spiritual, St. Bonaventure
Tagged contemplative, Franciscan, mindfulness, mystic, prayer, St. Bonaventure University
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Help my unbelief
One of my friends read yesterday’s “Morning Thoughts” post and didn’t scold me for not having faith but instead said he was praying to help his unbelief. Questioning the existence of God is part of an mature relationship with a … Continue reading
All creation bears the footprint
Francis contemplated the footprints of God impressed on the things of creation, and he found God wherever he went in the world. As he experienced divine love within himself, so too he saw that same love throughout creation—in birds, trees, … Continue reading
Posted in climate, local, prayer
Tagged mystic, Peace, Philosophy, prayer, Social Justice, Spirituality
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Spirituality
“Spirituality is not about feeling good about ourselves. It’s about doing good wherever we are. It’s about bringing good to everyone. It’s about becoming the good we seek. It’s about fashioning our souls in the kind of silence that enables … Continue reading
The new reality of the nones
“I find a tremendous yearning among Nones and the millennial generation (born between 1982 and the early 2000s) for a more just and unified world. Many of the millennial generation are wholemakers involved in greening the earth, immigration reform, peace … Continue reading
Posted in climate, Franciscan, Spiritual, Uncategorized
Tagged contemplative, Franciscan, mystic, Peace, Social Justice
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Loving and living the Divine Dance
Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation by Richard Rohr My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love all of Richard’s books and this is yet another. I love how he brings the trinity to life and gives the reader … Continue reading
A Sacred Path
More than a month ago I wrote about taking a picture of the labyrinth at Mt. Irenaeus and how that invited some comments from friends that sent me on a journey that included reading Dan Pink’s, “A Whole New Mind.” … Continue reading
Epiphany
Maybe most people already knew this and maybe I’m just catching up but Daniel Pink’s book has been a real insight for me. What chance that I would take a picture of the labyrinth at Mt. Irenaeus, upload it with … Continue reading
A way forward
My sister sent me a Youtube video which reminded me of the work and writings of John Duns Scotus. I like to remind myself that all theology is theory and that no one really knows what is going on. But, … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual
Tagged contemplative, Franciscan, Incarnation, John Duns Scotus, mystic
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