What spirit drives me in the things I do? Is my heart a home for the Spirit? Could the Holy Spirit be inviting me to take more quiet space? In the bible, the ‘wilderness’ is a place of revelation and of intimacy with God. I need to put secondary things aside to meet God. God is found in emptiness as well as in fullness. I can find him in the emptiness of sickness and old age and disappointment and failure and solitude.
As Lent begins I might promise God that I will be faithful to the quiet space and time that Sacred Space offers me. I want the kingdom of God to come near me. I want to believe more deeply in the good news.
First of five or six talks and demonstrations on ways to pray. Tonight is some intro thoughts and then taking about "Conversation with God," and "Rote Prayers," like the rosary, and praying a part of the Rosary. Future topic: 2 ways of praying with the Bible, Contemplation, A Day Review Prayer (Examen). The future talks won't be so long!
Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.
“This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come,
of the covenant between me and you
and every living creature with you:
I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign
of the covenant between me and the earth.
Mid Week Chat with Father Tom
Self Care For The Winter Blues
During the colder days and shorter daylight hours, it's not unusual to experience symptoms of the "winter blues." Although most of us can relate to these feelings, they do not have to be an inevitable part of the season. Check out these tips to improve your mood and learn when to seek help.
This article was recommended by a mental health therapist/parishioner. Watch for others to come in the following weeks.
