I’m not always one to share my opinion…because I feel I don’t really know anything. I do spend a lot of time thinking about this life. Why not? Today we were talking about the concept of being at peace and “dying before you die.” I tend to think a lot about practicing death. If I were to die today, […]
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~Unknown
The mystery of faith is a beautiful thing.
Las Lajas Sanctuary (Spanish: Santuario de Las Lajas) is a basilica church located in the southern Colombian Department of Nariño, municipality of Ipiales and built inside the canyon of the Guáitara River. (Wiki)
~ St. Augustine
You are the Salt of the Earth Meaning “You are the Salt of the Earth” — those are the ever important words that Jesus spoke 2000 years ago during the Sermon on the Mount. Most scholars agree that the Sermon on the Mount (which is part of Matthew’s Gospel) encapsulates the core of Jesus’ teachings. The […]
Where does God dwell? Where does God dwell? He dwells in the places where we can turn to each other with the innocence and pure-heartedness of children, really deeply turn to each other, like a child before she is covered over by social concerns and self-consciousness. See each other in this deep, pure, whole-hearted way […]
Interesting piece that speaks to the power of love and God’s power to help the sick and suffering. Love Through Locked Doors by Ronald Rolheiser Several years ago, a family I knew well lost a daughter through suicide. She was in her late twenties, and had become dangerously depressed. An initial attempt at suicide failed. The family […]
“The Jewish obligation known as tzedakah is translated as ‘charity,’ but it is really much more than that. Tzedakah is derived from a root meaning righteousness, justice, or fairness, indicating that giving is not some extraordinary action, but of the essence of our duty as humans. Giving brings us most in line with God, whose most […]
I really enjoyed today’s Gospel reading. As I am “plugged in” a lot these days, this hit home. It is a mere call to be present and mindful of our immediate surroundings. Today’s Gospel reading from MK 3:31-35 Then Jesus’ mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A […]
Derrick Coleman, who was discussed earlier here on LP, is a deaf fullback for the Super Bowl bound Seattle Seahawks. It is no surprise that he has inspired countless people around the country with his story, but read here to see how he responded to a young fan’s letter. It brought a huge smile to […]
One of the classic definitions of prayer tells us that prayer is raising mind and heart to God. In essence, that says it all. The problem is that often we raise our minds but not our hearts. Our prayer tends to be intellectual but not affective and we tend to think of prayer more as […]
“I regard success as sort of the totality, how we are in life, how we are in our business, how we are in a meditation practice. Is it all successful?” Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is the head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and the global network of Shambhala Meditation Centers…he spends much of his time lecturing and […]
Pope Francis’ 2014 Letter to New Cardinals Thanks to our dear friend Bob Campbell for sending us the translation of Pope Francis’ letter to newly appointed Cardinals. One of the great things about having a close friend/family member who is a Deacon is that they constantly share Jesus’ message of love, humility, and compassion. Speaking […]
I beg of you, my Lord, to remove anything which separates me from you, and you from me. Remove anything that makes me unworthy of your sight, your control, your reprehension; of your speech and conversation, of your benevolence and love. Cast from me every evil that stands in the way of my seeing you, […]
Richard Rohr On Love and Connection A dear friend introduced us to Richard Rohr four months ago. I’ve enjoyed listening to and reading his philosophy ever since. Rohr is a Catholic priest and a Franciscan brother. Many of his teachings are based upon traditional Eastern philosophies of universal connectedness, the ego, meditation, and contemplation. Here are […]
We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, ‘Hi.’ He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were crinkled in laughter and his mouth was bared in a toothless grin, as he wriggled and giggled with merriment. I looked […]
~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Final Scene of It’s a Wonderful Life and Why it Matters at Christmas If you’ve ever seen this film, there’s no doubt that this final scene is moving. If you’ve never seen this film, I encourage you to do so. Why I Disliked It’s a Wonderful Life in My Youth Growing up, my family watched […]
On St. Joseph and the Mystery of Faith Joseph shows us a great role model in terms of the mystery of faith. That he stood by Mary, reared a son he did not father, risked his life by caring for the Christ Child, left his home and took what was likely a perilous journey to […]
The Noble Eightfold Path describes the way to the end of suffering, as it was laid out by Siddhartha Gautama. It is a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing the individual from attachments and delusions; and it finally leads to understanding the truth about all things. Together with the […]
Via LMLRN Lets be honest, the truth hurts. Telling the truth can scare and intimidate some people, and their day-to-day interactions are littered with moments of pure dishonesty. Maintaining those lies becomes a mental burden and it takes a toll on all the other areas of a person’s life. The beauty of truth is in its simplicity and the ease with which […]
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pontiff who won hearts and headlines with his humility and common touch, was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2013, the magazine revealed Wednesday on TODAY. The iconic title goes every year to the individual chosen by Time editors as someone who has had the most impact on the […]
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Midnight Run is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between the housed and the homeless. From their website: In over 1,000 relief missions per year, Midnight Run volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools and other civic groups distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New […]
Heart Warming Events, Baptisms, Weddings, Wakes “Event” is a good word… it’s definition: an occurrence or incident, especially of significance. As a Deacon (capital D) I am involved in significant events in people’s lives: Baptisms, Weddings, Wakes. I’m not classifying Mass as an event – it’s in a separate category, because it involves the larger […]
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“Christ’s resurrection is not an event of the past; it contains a vital power which has permeated this world. Where all seems to be dead, signs of the resurrection suddenly spring up. It is an irresistible force. Often it seems that God does not exist: all around us we see persistent injustice, evil, indifference and […]
Each of the images above are part of a collection that our dear friend Bob Campbell has built in his home over the past 50 years. He was kind enough to scan the collection and share it with us. We’re happy to bring Bob’s collection to life by sharing it with our readers on Lucid […]
Jesus will often call prayer “vigilance,” “seeing,” or “being awake.” When you are aware and awakened, you will know for yourself all that you need to know. In fact, “stay awake” is the last thing Jesus says to the apostles—three or perhaps four times—before he is taken away to be killed (Matthew 26:38-45). Finally, continuing […]
“Another dimension of Krishna’s use of the word “field” is brought out by a traditional Hindu anecdote. A wandering Sadhu or holy man is asked what his work in life is; he replies, “I’m a farmer.” When the questioner looks surprised he adds, “This body of mine is my field. I sow good thoughts, and actions, and […]
“Excuse me,” said an ocean fish, “You are older than I so can you tell me where to find this thing they call the Ocean?” “The Ocean,” said the older fish, “is the thing you are in now,” “Oh, this? But this is water. What I’m seeking is the Ocean,” said the disappointed fish as […]
Richard Rohr: In the second half of life, you have begun to live and experience the joy of your inner purpose. The outer purpose and goals matter less and less and have less power over you. You are much more self-possessed and grounded. At one and the same time, you know what you do know […]
“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow.” ~Kurt Vonnegut
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