And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith. – Matthew 13:58 In the passage above from the end of the thirteenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, we encounter something strange: Jesus is stymied in doing his healing work for the people of his hometown. Most of us think of the power of God as being uninterruptable, and although...
Last week, Bonnie Lebbing shared how contemplative practice has helped her find peace and God’s Presence in the now. This week, parishioner and contemplative practitioner Joy Kleucker offers another classic poem from...
The term racism is applied in many areas of a society that perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, or strengthens racial inequalities in education, health care, income, and civil rights. Showing that you care about other people’s well being, that you are an ally in promoting inclusion and equity are some great actions you ...
Bonnie Lebbing reflects: I was introduced to Contemplative and Centering Prayer in 2017. At the time, I was searching for peace in my life. Today I know that God answered those prayers. To find peace I needed to stay in the NOW. I needed to be ...
“.....today we face so many difficulties. Mary, your picture reminds us to reach out and help those in need. Help us understand that our lives belong to others as much as they belong to us. We know we cannot heal every ill or solve every problem. But with God’s grace we intend to do...
In contemplation, we are called to practice surrender to the now, to what is, whether we perceive “what is” to be good or bad… precisely because we have learned that...
We Christians are called to be sowers of peace and builders of fraternity, not nursing past grudges and regrets, not shirking the responsibilities of the present, but looking instead with hope to the future....
St. Paul directs us to “have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God… humbled himself…” (Phil 2:5-6,8) Contemplative practice is ...
As Christians, today we wish to renew our commitment to building a future together. For our future will be peaceful only if it is shared. Human relationships cannot ...