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Awe & Wonder: Fear & Dread

Posted on March 27, 2016 by admin

If you search on the phrase “awe and fear” or “awe and dread” there are rich sources and wise writings on how these concepts are intertwined. There are many lessons we can take from the stories of Jesus’ life and the … Continue reading →

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The Sacred: Sacred Birth

Posted on December 20, 2015 by admin

Many years ago, my beloved, Russ, was on a business trip in Europe with a Christian colleague. As they toured some of the beautiful cathedrals during their off-time, they engaged in dialogue about their thoughts on various things related to … Continue reading →

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Wings: To Live in Peace

Posted on May 27, 2014 by admin

I spent a summer in Egypt my senior year of college.  The things I learned have become key to my understanding of Egypt and the Middle East. Egypt has a complicated Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Egyptian identity and is filled with … Continue reading →

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Ecology: Of Mind

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Bob Patrick

In 2000, I had the wonderful opportunity to go to a week long retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, the world-renown Buddhist teacher, nominated for the Nobel-Peace Prize by Martin Luther King, Jr.  It was a pivotal, life changing experience for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day: Silent Night Meditation

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

 . Silent Night, Be still and quiet.  Let the sound of silence envelop you and provide comfort. Holy Night. Feel the divine energy of the Universe in the air; open your heart to the hope it offers. All is calm, … Continue reading →

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Advent (Love) – Generating Love

Posted on December 23, 2013 by admin

@Pontifex on December 23, 2013 @5:23 am EST Retweet Christmas celebrations are often full of sound. It would be good for us to make room for silence, to hear the voice of Love.  …Pope Francis As I move about in various places … Continue reading →

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Advent (Peace): Turn Toward Goodness

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Bob Patrick

Buddhist teacher, Jack Kornfield, reminds us that  we have the ability to turn toward our own innate goodness.  At any given moment, pressed between the stresses of daily life, we can actually choose to turn toward that essential goodness that … Continue reading →

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