Fr. Daniel Renaud, OMI recounts the beginnings of the modern Contemplative Prayer movement: Inspired by the ambience of spiritual renewal in the Catholic Church [in the wake of Vatican II], Fr. Thomas Keating felt compelled to reclaim the contemplative Christian tradition for all people, especially for the young. He noticed with sadness how thousands of young people from all over the world were flocking to the East, especially India, seeking religious masters to quench their authentic spiritual thirst. How could the Church ...
Did you know? 6.8 million more affordable housing units are needed for extremely low-income families (those earning below the federal poverty level). 580,000+ people are experiencing homelessness on any given night. 70% of all extremely low-income families pay...
Theologian and spiritual leader Barbara Holmes invites us to focus on our breath as a way of welcoming God in the present moment: Breath is the sustainer of life and also the vehicle for entry into the contemplative center. We take deep breaths to still ...
God of Our Wandering Ancestors God of our Wandering Ancestors, Long have we known That your heart is with the refugee. That you were born into time. In a family of refugees Fleeting violence in their....
Mother Teresa once stated that her vocation was simply “the love of Jesus.” Though she was at times criticized for not doing enough to address global...
Facts About Immigration • Human rights include family unity, access to just working conditions and freedom from discrimination on the basis of national origin for everyone. • Immigrants help improve the US. Economy, adding over $31.4 billion to the gross domestic product (GNP) each year. • Many people have no way to legally immigrate to the U.S. because there are very few visas for low-skill workers, and wait times for family members can stretch for decades. • By the second generation, nearly all immigrants know English. Source: “Giving the Facts a Fighting Chance: Addressing Common Questions on Immigration.” American Immigration Council, December 14, 2015. After reading these facts, one way I could educate myself is . . . Submitted by Lori Fick Interested in joining the Peace and Justice Ministry? Please call Lori at 314-691-9335
A key component to the Welcoming Prayer is the direction to “Feel and sink into what you are experiencing this moment in your body” (emphasis added). Recent psychology ...