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During Epiphany we open ourselves through our shared story to how spiritual life is manifest in our everyday lives. read more
1/4/2024 9:49:28 AM by Greg Richardson
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The Week at the End of Another Year
The Week at the End of Another Year This is it. The week at the end of another year. A year shaped by climate change, war, inflation, and disease. Some of us are still stretching to try to reach... read more
12/26/2023 10:18:26 AM by Greg Richardson
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Holding Grief with Rachel and Mary
We don’t need to force joy as if it were better, wiser, or holier than grief. There is something holy about holding grief at Christmas. read more
12/22/2023 3:52:49 AM by Sarah Forti
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Happy Contemplative Birthday to You Tomorrow is my birthday. Yes, three days before Christmas. The winter solstice has had special meaning for me my entire life, shaping me since the day I was born.... read more
12/21/2023 10:14:01 AM by Greg Richardson
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Christmas Book Flood A few years ago I read about a Christmas practice in Iceland called Jolabokaflod, or Christmas book flood. Iceland separated from Denmark in 1918 and did not become a fully... read more
12/19/2023 10:22:11 AM by Greg Richardson
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Following the Example of Ebenezer Scrooge
We may like to think we identify with Bob or Emily Cratchit. The fact is we are probably more like Ebenezer Scrooge. read more
12/14/2023 10:39:20 AM by Greg Richardson
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Desolation and Consolation It is easy for us to see ourselves living in a world swinging between desolation and consolation, between despair and comfort. Our dreams and expectations seem to have... read more
12/12/2023 9:45:53 AM by Greg Richardson
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Is Enjoying Life a Spiritual Practice?
Many of us are convinced spiritual life is extremely serious. We believe we are doing serious work. But could enjoying life be a spiritual practice? read more
12/7/2023 9:41:41 AM by Greg Richardson
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Reading and Reflecting in 2024
Reading and Reflecting in 2024 A healthy practice of reading is more than simply loving to read. Today can be our first step into reading and reflecting in 2024. I have loved to read since I learned... read more
12/5/2023 9:47:02 AM by Greg Richardson
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Listening on the Final Morning of November
Listening on the Final Morning of November There were times this year when we were not sure we would make it to the final morning of November. This year has threatened to overwhelm many of us. We... read more
11/30/2023 9:50:49 AM by Greg Richardson
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Wrapping Ourselves in Darkness
Wrapping Ourselves in Darkness The daylight hours are growing shorter where I live. It is as if we spend October and November wrapping ourselves in darkness, preparing for the shorter days and... read more
11/28/2023 9:44:58 AM by Greg Richardson
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Create Space For A Contemplative Christmas
There are ways that we can create space for a contemplative Christmas. Even in a hurried holiday season, we can be attentive to our soul. read more
11/28/2023 1:32:56 AM by Sarah Forti
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Practicing Advent Online Like many of us, the Pandemic revealed to me how much of my spiritual community exists online. My spiritual practices have been transformed by people I know electronically.... read more
11/21/2023 9:43:32 AM by Greg Richardson
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Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
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