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Tag Archives: Ignatius Loyola
Finding Gratitude, Practicing the Examen Prayer: Prayer Practices to Nourish Men (and Everyone) Part Two
The following comes from the second part of a workshop on spirituality for men that I presented at the Center for Spiritual Development, Orange, California, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange, August 29, 2020. “Twice a day, … Continue reading
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Tagged Eucharist, Examen of Consciousness, Haggadah, Ignatius Loyola, James Martin SJ, Jesuit, Moses and Exodus, Passover, Real Presence, Zakhor
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Second Naivete
“Beyond the desert of criticism, we wish to be called again” Paul Ricoeur, The Symbolism of Evil Holy sand that heals? Stone fetish carvings that are alive? Desert monks who see visions? Wilderness weeds which cure? Entheogens that help you … Continue reading
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Tagged G K Chesterton, Ignatius Loyola, Paul Ricoeur, second naivete, Spiritual Exercises, Walter Brueggemann
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Leaving the House of Prayer
“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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Tagged Adult Children of Alcoholics, Alcoholics Anonymous, examen of conscience, Gordon Moreland SJ, Ignatius Loyola, Phillips Scheldrake, Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, Saddleback Community College, Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange, The Spiritual Exercises, Thomas Merton, Walter Bruggemann
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Mutual Dialogue on Religious Differences
“The longest journey is the journey inward.” Dag Hammerskjold, Markings. A clue to encounters with the spiritualities of the world can be found in Hermann Hesse’s novel Siddartha. “One can only pass on knowledge, but not wisdom,” Siddartha explains at … Continue reading
Finding Your True Self in the Desert
“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
