Prayer & Contemplation
The Holy Ordinary
Thomas Merton once wrote, “Let us come alive to the splendor that is all around us and see the beauty in ordinary things.” The busyness …
Time to Unplug
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” A sticky note containing this quote by Anne Lamott hangs on the wall just under my computer screen, where it is always in my sight
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When Your Prayers Feel Empty
During our prayers, many of us struggle with feeling disconnected from God. This author offers some helpful steps to enter God’s presence.
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Listening to God with the Ear of the Heart
Being is prayer that helps form the ears of our hearts. Music can take us there.
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Mysticism for the Masses
When we open our hearts and quiet our minds, we can experience God’s presence in powerful ways. It starts with paying attention.
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Praying with Icons
We’re used to communicating to God through words, but icons have a special power.
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How to Fit Prayer Into a Busy Life
Don’t try telling this busy mom there’s no time for prayer.
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