It seems as though I have waited for this film for a couple years at least. I look forward to having the chance to see it when it is released...and to use its insights and teachings to delve deeper into my own practice within community... https://youtu.be/ne7-wnnWqFY
Thomas Keating: video on contemplation and compassion
Here is a wonderful video (20 min) from Thomas Keating on compassion and contemplation, noting how we are invited to participate in God's own life, growing, as we would say in our Baptismal Covenant, "into the fullness of Christ." https://youtu.be/XSpAwf0gSDE
Video: Laurence Freeman: “What is Meditation?”
Fr. Laurence offers this extremely helpful reflection on what meditation is--and how the Christian tradition holds this space of contemplation. https://youtu.be/8NK1jQM-Gwk
A Lap of Love
My grandmother was, on the whole, a rather rotund lady. She struggled with diabetes for most of her adult life, so her metabolism didn’t function perfectly well. She loved fried fish too, so that may have had something to do with it. I learned as a youth that her weight actually caused her some physical... Continue Reading →
Mary, Our Lady, the Undoer of Knots
This reflection was originally posted on my Mary Journal blog, and it speaks to what I think is a mindful approach to understanding the circumstances within the Anglican Communion. Mary, Undoer of Knots At literally the same time news broke of the primates’ decision at their meeting at Canterbury Cathedral (recommending a restriction of The... Continue Reading →
O Magnum Mysterium
https://youtu.be/PxHF5-G5L4M An amazing meditation as we draw closer to the Feast of the Nativity, that wonderful time of year when we meditate on the rich, deep meaning of the Incarnation...
Barack Obama Interviews Marilynne Robinson
This. I think this is a crucial interview. These two look deeply at a phenomenon that greatly concerns me: the way fear drives our conversations. I see this at all levels, within the country and within parishes. This view of the "sinister other" that they describe, this is an important tendency to be aware of.
A poem, reflecting on Kelly’s execution…
On Tuesday night, I held vigil with several clergy colleagues at the clergy conference. It was a profound experience, to sit and wait....wait for a person to be executed. To wait and reflect on what forgiveness might look like, repentance, a willingness to move beyond the any initial "relief" vengeance might give. To lean into... Continue Reading →
Tilden Edwards and Richard Rohr: Reflections on the Contemplative Path
I think this video is remarkable, with these two amazing teachers in our world today. I am especially grateful for Tilden, a constant support and presence throughout many years. Watch, listen, and see what you notice about their willingness to listen to the Spirit's nudgings in their own lives...
A glimpse of Pope Francis
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/24/us/pope-congress-catholic/index.html# As I sat and watched Pope Francis speak to Congress, I was awestruck. His sincere words challenge me to live more authentically into my own practice of faith--"to respect the dignity of every human being," as The Book of Common Prayer's Baptismal Rite reminds us. I have heard several folks share their discomfort with what... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on a Contemplative Reformation 