The Myth of “Bad” Prayer
For years I had the same perception of prayer. I would often experience fluctuations, and my belief was that when prayer felt good, it was …
For years I had the same perception of prayer. I would often experience fluctuations, and my belief was that when prayer felt good, it was …
Often our minds can be scattered and moving in a thousand directions at the same time. Instead of our interior life being at rest and …
We often get ourselves into vicious cycles. We make some mistake or we receive some negative feedback, and this elicits a whole series of reactions. …
Our consciousness works as a kind of network of associations. A sensation in the moment, such as a sight or smell, can connect us with …
Each of us has a limited and unique perspective. When we witness events or when we create art, each of us interprets and re-presents our …
As exalted as such theology may seem, we also have to contend with our experience of the Liturgy, or Mass. Often, we bring many expectations …
Prayer is a reality that is initiated through the salvific dynamism of God’s grace. Our prayer is not about us heroically turning to God, but …
Theory In the Christian tradition, the reading of Scripture has particular importance. From the early Church, the reading of Scripture went beyond simply comprehending …
Theory We all have an interior dialogue through which we filter our experience. This dialogue is composed of thoughts, feelings, and desires all of …
The icon of the Metaphysical God can be quite comforting. It is a little remote, and while it captivates the imagination, it does not seem …