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 →
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 