Tag Archives: Prayer

Holding On To Christ

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

I keep looking for ways to try to heal and move forward living with my disability, Proteus Syndrome. It still remains difficult for me to accept this disability and embrace it. This is my Cross€. I have always tried my … Continue reading →

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A helper close at hand in times of distress

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

““And when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, “Child your sins are forgiven.” (Mark 2:5) I at times reflect about how I see my role in the Church which is the family of God and what it … Continue reading →

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Trusting In God’s Mercy

Posted on September 23, 2017 by

I want to write to you about all the craziness that is going on in our world today. There are so many problems with the weather going on around our world. Some don’t believe it’s anything out of the ordinary. … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: Meditation Session Together

Posted on April 12, 2016 by

Tomorrow, April 13th, at 6:30 pm Eastern Time, we will be holding another Group Meditation Prayer Session.  It will last for 20 Minutes, during which time you are Invited to Pray with us from wherever you are.  You may Pray … Continue reading →

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Hermit Solidarity and Community

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

Chronic Illness and Pain can often cause isolation even for Hermits.  Yes we value our Solitude, but we need to know we have companions along the way, just like anyone else.  The Early Desert Fathers and Mothers also had this … Continue reading →

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CHRISTIAN MEDITATION SESSION

Posted on February 21, 2016 by

Greetings to All –  Today is SUNDAY, Lent Week 2. Although I have my infirmities and pains to contend with, nonetheless, within my heart I align myself with God for the highest good of all suffering being.  I practice of … Continue reading →

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A Rule Of Life – Reflections for LENT

Posted on February 20, 2016 by

Greetings to All – As we enter Week 2 of LENT, I find it a good time to pause and look within, hoping to discern in just what ways I have been cooperating with the graces offered to me, thus … Continue reading →

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Your Suffering Has Meaning

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

For all who study and teach Scripture, our encounter with the Living Word will bear fruit in the lives of countless others. by: Bro. Mark I have been contemplating that God actually helps others through me when I study and … Continue reading →

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DAY 18 – How Should One Pray?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by

Abba Macarius was asked, “How should one pray?” The old man said, “There is no need at all to make long discourses; it is enough to stretch out one’s hands and say, ‘Lord, as you will, and as you know, … Continue reading →

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DAY 14 – More Desert Wisdom

Posted on December 13, 2015 by

“A hunter in the desert saw Abba Anthony enjoying himself with the brethren and he was shocked. Wanting to show that it was necessary sometimes to meet the needs of the brethren, the old man said to him, ‘Put an … Continue reading →

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