Our True Source of Peace
Brother David Steindl-Rast
January 9, 2025
“One is the human Spirit,” but the human Spirit is more than human because the human heart is unfathomable.
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Brother David Steindl-Rast
Brother David Steindl-Rast has been a Benedictine monk, since 1953, of Mount Saviour Monastery, in New York. He has written numerous books and articles, produced videos and audios, and is well known for his TED talk on gratefulness. He is the author of The Way of Silence: Embracing the Sacred in Daily Life (Franciscan Media).
A Longing to Belong
Brother David Steindl-Rast
November 10, 2024
All morality that was ever developed in any tradition in the world can be reduced to the principle of acting as one acts toward those with whom one belongs.
Let Us Pray: Sisters and Brothers in the Spirit
Brother David Steindl-Rast
October 25, 2024
Since we are truly one in heart, we should find a common expression of the Spirit who moves us.
God Sings. I Sing Back.
Brother David Steindl-Rast
June 21, 2024
We often think of obedience as compliance with a command. But this would make God some sort of exalted drill sergeant.
Life and Love Within Myself
Brother David Steindl-Rast
February 2, 2024
In my best, my most alive moments—in my mystical moments, if you want—I have a profound sense of belonging.
Saying ‘Yes’ to God
Brother David Steindl-Rast
May 3, 2023
God speaks through all creation. Our challenge is to learn how to listen—and to respond with a resounding “Yes.”
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