Here is a nugget from Nan Merrill's wonderful translation of the Psalms... I'm starting today with a new round of Psalm reading, having divided the entire collection into nuggets to read over thirty days. So, this is Day One for a fresh start. From Psalm 4 "Commune with the Heart of your heart as you... Continue Reading →
Daily Lectio
I want to find a way to offer a (nearly) daily space for reflection and meditation, using the sacred texts in my own Christian tradition--as well as sometimes bringing in rich, interfaith glimpses. In my own practice, Camaldolese spirituality, that wonderfully contemplative stream within the Benedictine family, is deeply important to me. The Camaldolese intentionally... Continue Reading →
Important article on Mindfulness in the New York Times
I encourage you to explore this important article on Mindfulness in the New York Times. We are always reminded of how our world is flavored with consumerism. This article highlights the way we are called "to be mindful" of our very motivations to practice or explore mindfulness. And, we are left with a question: how... Continue Reading →
Announcing: The First Annual Interfaith Symposium on Mindful Faith and Practice!
We will lauch the our annual symposium this October, 23 and 24 here at Grace Church. To explore more, click the EVENTS tab. More information is coming soon.
Explore our new podcast: A Glimpse Within
Take a few minutes to explore a new idea Brian Sullivan and I had. What would it be like to take our converstions, the ones we shared working together at St. Benedict's? What would it be like to invite a conversation between us--and then look toward expanding it out to our colleagues? Taking a minute,... Continue Reading →
A Framework for “Mind-in-Heart” Ministry at Grace Church
What does a "mindful" framework for parish ministry look like in a community? How can we embody the principles of a "Mind-in-Heart Spiritual Leadership" paradigm within a corporate/resource-sized parish? As we enter 2015, and as we continue to reflect and discern how the Spirit is guiding us in our common life, we have shared many conversations... Continue Reading →
Theopoetics and Spiritual Imagination
I spent the day after Christmas reading and writing, particularly exploring the wonderful work Theopoetic: Theology and the Religious Imagination by Amos Niven Wilder. I offer this wonderful reflection, from chapter one of his book. There is much to think about here/reflect on, when we explore the practices of a "mindful church," one that fosters... Continue Reading →
An Inquiring and Discerning Heart
An Inquiring and Discerning Heart An Advent Reflection Fr. Stuart Higginbotham Her name was Leslie, and upon her baptism, she was our newest Sister in Christ. As Cynthia and I sat there with our 20 confirmands at the Cathedral of St. Philip, we shared with each other how much we loved adult baptisms. Leslie... Continue Reading →
Of Mindfulness and Executions
What does mindfulness have to do with executions? Yesterday, the State of Georgia executed Robert Holsey for killing deputy Will Robinson in 1995. His lawyers and others repeatedly sought to have the order for his execution thrown out, noting that he had an IQ of only 70. Needless to say, emotions swirl with conversations around... Continue Reading →
Loving God with your heart, soul, and mind
November 18, 2014 The Feast of St. Hilda of Whitby Love God with your heart, soul, and mind… Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment…... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on a Contemplative Reformation 