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Finding Freedom in Lent

As I move through Lent with this new lens of joy and the work towards the new life of Spring, I’m reflecting on the Thomas Merton quote I read on the third day of Lent about how to discern the will of God. “In all the situations of life the “will of God” comes toContinue reading “Finding Freedom in Lent”

Joyful Lent – Spritual Spring Cleaning

Right before Lent began this year, I attended a workshop led by Carl McColman billed as Contemplative Prayer and the Joyful Season of Lent. I was curious how he was going to make Lent seem joyful. My previous limited experience with Lent was focused on giving up something as penance and the need to beContinue reading “Joyful Lent – Spritual Spring Cleaning”

This is My Body

I’ve been visiting an Episcopal church recently and was intrigued that they share the Eucharist every Sunday. Most denominations I’ve been a part of only offer Communion once a month at the most. As I dug deeper, I found a connection between Christ offering his body at the Passover supper and how Episcopalians think aboutContinue reading “This is My Body”

It’s Not Just Up to Me

Intellectually I know how little control I have over the outcome of many of life’s events. Especially when other people are involved. But I had an interaction recently that really brought it home. I had prepared for the conversation in advance in an attempt to maintain equanimity. My intentions for right action were clear. IContinue reading “It’s Not Just Up to Me”

Is Change A Choice?

Life is meant to be lived from a Center, a divine Center. Each one of us can live such a life of amazing power and peace and serenity, of integration and confidence and simplified multiplicity, on one condition – that is, if we really want to. Thomas R. Kelly, A Testament of Devotion I wasContinue reading “Is Change A Choice?”