Tag Archives: examen of conscience

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Posted on July 31, 2020 by fatherbrad1971

An invitation to men seeking to develop their prayer life:  I will be offering an online spirituality program for men: Lord, Teach us to Pray, on Saturday, August 29, 2020, from 9am to noon. This session is part of the … Continue reading →

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On The Road: Part III

Posted on August 9, 2019 by fatherbrad1971

“The Desert Fathers believed that the wilderness had been created supremely valuable in the eyes of God precisely because it had no value to men. The wasteland was the land that could never be wasted by men because it offered … Continue reading →

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Leaving the House of Prayer

Posted on June 25, 2017 by fatherbrad1971

“However, (Thomas Merton said), the usual road to contemplation is through the desert, a barren land with no trees, beauty or water. This prospect is so frightening that we are afraid to enter. In that desert God is nowhere to … Continue reading →

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Finding Your True Self in the Desert

Posted on September 19, 2012 by fatherbrad1971

“The desert has a deep personality. It has a voice; and God speaks through its personality and voice. Great elders in all ages…have sought the desert and heard its voice.” Letter to the Student Body of Deep Springs College, President … Continue reading →

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Digging into our Past

Posted on August 9, 2012 by fatherbrad1971

“Simply put, archaeologists are storytellers. It is our responsibility to communicate to as wide an audience as possible the results and significance or our findings.” James Deetz August 1, 2013. My fingers move the tiny sand granules right and left, … Continue reading →

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