Letting Go of Ego

Richard Rohr, OFM February 16, 2021

An ego response is always an inadequate or even wrong response to the moment. It will not deepen or broaden life, love, or inner laughter.

Sharing the Word for February 16, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 16, 2021

God loved his creation too much to wipe it out simply and universally. Whenever God punishes, there is a dimension of mercy. It is so still with us.

A Spirituality of Subtraction

Richard Rohr, OFM February 15, 2021

All mature spirituality, in one sense or another, is about letting go and unlearning.

Meditation: Prayer from the Heart

Laurence Freeman, OSB February 15, 2021

Whatever concentrates our attention in a selfless way can be said to be a form of prayer. The fruit of all prayer is a calmer mind and a more open and compassionate heart.

Sharing the Word for February 15, 2021 – Sixth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 15, 2021

The story of humankind is about sinfulness that grows from generation to generation. And yet God continues to look after his creature.

In God Is Our Hope for Healing

Richard Rohr, OFM February 13, 2021

Those who can be present with head, heart, and body at the same time will always encounter The Presence, whether they call it God or not.

Sharing the Word for February 13, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 13, 2021

Even in their fallen state men and women are the objects of God’s care. The garment of skins that God makes for them shows his continued concern.

Living without Defenses

Richard Rohr, OFM February 12, 2021

To keep our bodies less defended, to live in our body right now, to be present to others in a cellular way, is also the work of healing of past hurts

Prayers for the Pandemic

Stephen Copeland February 12, 2021

The constant angst and heaviness of the pandemic has taken its toll in some way on each of us. May this prayer remind you of your humanity at a time when it is easy to be hard on yourself.

Sharing the Word for February 12, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 12, 2021

Evil is one of the mysteries of creation. We don’t understand all the implications of original sin, but we know that it has affected us and that we are all somehow sinners.