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Brother Ken (35)
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ahhh, the moment i begin to take that cross in hand and to say the Apostle's creed i feel that i have returned home. i say that wonderful name next of the pure devotee, Mary Mother of God, while dedicating this pre-prayer to the building up of my own faith hope and love.
i love to hold my chosen Rosary text also, in the other hand. "The Mystery of t... read more
i love to hold my chosen Rosary text also, in the other hand. "The Mystery of t... read more
Transcending Thought: The Desert Fathers: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry, November 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19
The second poem we studied this past week during meditation class was written by the Desert Father Symeon the New Theologian (The Book of Mystical Chapters; Shambhala; trans. John Anthony McGuckin.).
This poem begins:
Yo... read more
Thursday, November 19
The second poem we studied this past week during meditation class was written by the Desert Father Symeon the New Theologian (The Book of Mystical Chapters; Shambhala; trans. John Anthony McGuckin.).
This poem begins:
Yo... read more
Tags:
meditation, Desert Fathers, philosophy, prayer
Patterns of Grace; The Desert Fathers; Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 18
We continue our studies of the Desert Fathers (The Book of Mystical Chapters; Shambhala; trans. John Anthony McGuckin.). Chris said she had experienced some supernatural fragrances at her home since our last class. Last week... read more
Wednesday, November 18
We continue our studies of the Desert Fathers (The Book of Mystical Chapters; Shambhala; trans. John Anthony McGuckin.). Chris said she had experienced some supernatural fragrances at her home since our last class. Last week... read more
Tags:
meditation, Desert Fathers, philosophy, prayer
Texas Governor Rick Perry invited fellow governors to "a day of prayer and fasting on behalf of our troubled nation." The event is scheduled for August 6th in a Houston stadium. Criticism came quickly with opponents claiming it was a political move to help Perry gain more attention ahead of a possible run at the White House. Others who advocate a ... read more
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Prayer, Criticism, Texas, Texas Governor, Governor, Rick Perry, Fasting, Houston Stadium, White House, Gay Rights, Marriage, Homosexuality, Faith, Christian, Condemn, Jesus Christ, American Family Association, Bible
When I was five years old I accompanied my mother to a Good Friday service. It was rare that I was the only sibling tugging on her shirt tails, which made it special and memorable. I don’t really remember the service, but I remember my mom. Out of the corner of my eyes, I witnessed for the first time my mother immersed in prayer. A stillness envelo... read more
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Prayer, Heart, Life, Belief, Good Friday, Silence, Pain, Bitterness, Relationship, Friend, Lectio Divina, Flaget Nally
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