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The Hands We Build With

If you feel like you’re being called to something, be mindful of what it is within you that wants to answer that call.... read more

9/6/2022 2:44:03 AM by Tom Head

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It’s a Pleasure to Encounter You

A lot of bartenders are de facto chaplains. A lot of pastors and psychologists are de facto chaplains. Family elders often play the role of family chaplain. All of us who have the skill set to... read more

9/3/2022 8:48:18 PM by Tom Head

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Sitting Bull's Prophetic Dreams

In Sitting Bull's Prophetic Dreams, Daniel Taylor explores how dream practices of Native American culture reveals how to navigate the waking world. read more

7/19/2021 3:36:57 PM by Guest Contributor

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The Journey of Desert Wisdom

Welcome to Desert Wisdom, a Patheos column where I’ll explore the contemplative tradition of the ancient Christian desert monastics. In particular, I will explore themes such as self-emptying... read more

6/3/2021 2:45:36 PM by Nicholas Bartoli

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Cracks in Stony Soil

Our prayers trace the cracks in the stony soil of our hearts. Gradually the cracks become big enough for the soft rain of grace to sink in and give life to the seeds hidden in darkness. Please join... read more

6/29/2020 4:53:59 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Memento Mori

I want life to teach me to become better acquainted with death. During the more strict days of quarantine, I would go for a walk every day in the Mountain View Cemetery. I watched the cherry... read more

6/1/2020 3:01:16 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Practices From the Inside Out: Taking Steps Toward Awakening

Some of us feel like we are slowly emerging from a long winter hibernation. We have stocked up on supplies and barricaded ourselves into a secure place. Our days have been turned upside down and we... read more

5/26/2020 6:16:03 PM by Guest Contributor

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Low Tide

Contemplative spirituality is tidal. There are seasons where the life giving waters of the spirit are abundant and lap against the shores of our souls. There are also seasons where the shore... read more

5/24/2020 5:38:30 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Gratitude in Heavy Times

The parks are starting to open up again. I am grateful to have been able to get out of the city this weekend. As a contemplative I don’t mind being alone. I like my work and living space. I like my... read more

5/21/2020 1:57:51 PM by Jason M. Brown

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The Way of Jesus, Jesus as Way

[Sermon delivered at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale on May 11, 2020] Readings Ps 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; Jn 14:1-14 Preface As some of you may know, in the summer of 2018, I was privileged to be able... read more

5/10/2020 6:31:19 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Isolation in Community

We made it through the initial shock when we were all confused and panic buying toilet paper. Many of us then settled into working in our pajamas and not driving in traffic. Isolation seemed almost... read more

5/5/2020 12:13:43 AM by Guest Contributor

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A Guide Book to America’s Sacred Groves: A Review of America’s...

REVIEW OF: Brad Lyons and Bruce Barkhauer America’s Holy Ground: 61 Faithful Reflections on our National Parks (Saint Louis: Chalice Press, 2019). Written by journalist Brad Lyons and Disciples of... read more

4/26/2020 6:57:12 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Love in the time of Coronavirus

[Sermon delivered on March 22, 2020] Readings 1 Sam 16:1-13; Ps 23; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 Dear friends in Christ, welcome to spring! But what an unprecedented and devastating way to start the season... read more

3/23/2020 1:53:38 AM by Jason M. Brown

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