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The Art of Gentleness

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. In such situations, we can fall into patterns of negative thinking in which we beat...

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The Freedom to Explore

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 a memory from the past. Also, ideas are often interconnected in relationships that go beyond...

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When the Holy Spirit Makes Art

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 understanding of reality based upon a whole network of experiences that are unique to us....

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Strategies for Entering into the Mass

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 and concerns to the Mass, some of which can lead us to become disappointed or...

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Entering into Eternity

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 rather us responding to God’s activity. This activity is initiated through our insertion into God’s...

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Chapter 2 – Lectio Divina

Theory In the Christian tradition, the reading of Scripture has particular importance. From the early Church, the reading of Scripture went beyond simply comprehending the ideas contained within the Bible, but rather was considered an integral part of entering into...

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Chapter 1 – Listening to the Interior Dialogue

Theory We all have an interior dialogue through which we filter our experience. This dialogue is composed of thoughts, feelings, and desires all of which are interconnected with our bodies. Thus we are a composite of a physical body and...

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Icon of Vulnerability

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 to threaten the comforts of our egocentricity. At least on the surface. However, the idea...

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The Metaphysical God

Mystery is a loaded reality. In movies, we convey mystery with particular music and particular settings, all of which are meant to convey a world that goes beyond the ordinary. Mystery is at the heart of human person’s pursuit for...