These video reflections are so helpful, as we continue to reflect on the social and religious dynamics of our context. Prof. Taylor's words help parse the complex factors we experience. How do we talk about God? How do we understand--or resist--the loss of the Christendom framework in our circumstances? https://youtu.be/HAuHmRSxZY4 https://youtu.be/eHhMi1sqEkg https://youtu.be/tWhQbg0B-sY
Thomas Keating: A Life Surrendered to Love
Here is a tribute video by Contemplative Outreach, with enormous gratitude for Fr. Thomas's life--and the encouragement for each of us to take our place in embodying this call of Christ on our lives. Thank you, Fr. Thomas... https://youtu.be/tJSGlqM3pxQ Here is a shorter reflection, with excerpts from the longer video, "A Life Surrendered... Continue Reading →
Contemplate This! podcast with Tom Bushlack
Contemplate This! Many thanks to my friend Tom Bushlack for the conversation on his podcast. Tom's ongoing work with the Contemplate This! podcast offers rich insights into the lives of diverse folks, all of whom are exploring ways to embody a contemplative posture in their lives and vocations. I was with Tom at the New... Continue Reading →
The Struggle with Spiritual Sight–a Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham Proper 25, Year B 2018 October 28, 2018 The Struggle with Spiritual Sight The Crypt Church in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC is a space that speaks deeply to me, that pulls me in and makes my heart vibrate. A deeper part... Continue Reading →
Contemplative Light podcast with Clint Sabom
Many thanks to Clint Sabom for the opportunity to share some of our experience at Grace Episcopal Church on the Contemplative Light podcast. These conversations are so very important, as we recognize the challenges faced by the institutional church. Click the link HERE to explore the podcast and more resources on the Contemplative Light site.... Continue Reading →
Who’s Possessing Whom?
The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham Proper 23, Year B Mark 10:17-31 October 14, 2018 Who’s Possessing Whom? You should know, this is my stewardship sermon this year. I am trying something slightly different, but let me tell you a story first. When I was a child, I was totally convinced that my younger sister... Continue Reading →
What is your post to hold? Reflections on the Spiritual Gift of Weirdness
What is your post to hold? Reflections on the Spiritual Gift of Weirdness Stuart Higginbotham On August 8 of this year, I had a very powerful dream. It was a lucid dream that sat me straight up in bed at almost two o’clock in the morning. I dream a lot, and my dreams are... Continue Reading →
Beginning a Christian Meditation Group at Grace
A few weeks ago, we launched our Bicentennial Capital Campaign at Grace, leaning into these next few years of intentional prayer, discernment, and growth. A vital piece of this was our shared desire to ground ourselves in a shared practice of contemplative prayer. We recognized that any capital campaign is filled with details--financial, construction, legal,... Continue Reading →
Elements of a Contemplative Reformation Essay #5: “Full Resonant Harmony–How Christian Meditation Continues to Transform my Heart”
Elements of a Contemplative Reformation Essay #5 Full Resonant Harmony: How Christian Meditation Continues to Transform My Heart Stuart Higginbotham This essay is the fifth in a series of reflections on key Elements of a Contemplative Reformation. We have shared a series of conversations, exploring dynamics of an egoic posture, our tendency to grasp out... Continue Reading →
