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The Sign of Jonas58 by Thomas Merton
read by Bro. Mark thesignofjonas58.mp3
Posted in Audio Books MP3's, Christian Contemplative Practices, Christian Meditation, Contemplation, Hermits of the Holy Cross, Spirituality & Prayer, Thoughts in Solitude
Tagged Centering Prayer, Christian Meditation, Chronic Illness, Contemplation, Contemplative Prayer, Disability, Faith, Hermit, Ministry, Prayer
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Contemplative Psalmody
“How lovely is Your dwelling place, Lord God of Hosts!” “Oh God, be gracious and bless us…” “Why are you cast down my soul; why groan within me?” After years of praying the Psalms of the Divine Office (excerpts above), … Continue reading
Suffering as Prayer
One must not think that a person who is suffering is not praying. He is offering up his sufferings to God, and many a time he is praying much more truly than one who goes away by himself and meditates … Continue reading
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Tagged Call to Suffering, Disability, Ministry, Prayer, Vocation
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Holding On To Christ
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
A helper close at hand in times of distress
““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
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
Hermit Solidarity and Community
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
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION SESSION
Greetings to All – Today is the Day to Begin Again… 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 beings. I practice … Continue reading
A Rule Of Life – Reflections for LENT
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
Your Suffering Has Meaning
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
