It is difficult to find the correct words to describe Silence of the Heart. For in words the very essence of this beautiful and essential practice is lost. Nonetheless, I shall attempt to explain this ancient practice as I myself continue to learn how to pray in this way. Silence of the Heart is when [...]
Our Call to Community and Love for One Another In a world where we are surrounded by constant distractions, cheap and quickly made goods, and a neverending opportunity to scroll through social media, our natural desire for authenticity has only become more tangible. When we eat at a restaurant, we want "authentic" food from a [...]
What is gratitude? A response to a gift. A thankful disposition of mind and heart. The bible says: In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). This applies not only to receiving things, but also to receiving others and circumstances. We are told [...]
How often do we take things for granted? Isn’t it so easy to walk through the day-to-day life often with barely a thought of gratitude for the gifts we receive? Back in January, I fractured the top of my tibia while backcountry skiing. The healing process took 8 weeks overall and in the grand scale, [...]
“What is Authenticity?” The first entry from the Oxford English Dictionary defines it as “of undisputed origin; genuine.” The second entry from Oxford is even more illuminating: “[something] made or done in the traditional or original way, or in a way that faithfully resembles an original.” This begs the question, “To what original are we [...]
“Silence is an activity, a word, a state of being that has all but lost its meaning in our overstimulated and over media-saturated world.” Silence is craved but when found it is too often pushed out and replaced or fled from. Even though it is necessary, we deprive Silence of its rightful place in […]
