Eucharistic Presence

For many people the term “Real Presence” of Jesus Christ means simply and solely his sacramental presence in the Eucharist.
We need to reflect, if only, briefly, on ways in which Christ is present in the Eucharist. I recall one time when, being distracted while distributing the Holy Bread at Communion, I inadvertently changed the accompanying [...]

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Finding God

“You will never find God by looking for proofs that God exists. In fact, you will never find God by looking outside yourself. You will only find God within. It will only be when you have come to experience God in your own heart and let God into the corridors of your heart (or rather [...]

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Waiting

We may sometimes have the uncomfortable feeling that the time spent reading about the prayer of awareness may be more enjoyable than the time we give to that prayer. For it is one thing to be told and really to believe through faith that we are in God. It is another thing to experience that [...]

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Nonviolence

I was reading pages 66-67 of “Silence on Fire: Prayer of Awareness” by William H. Shannon this morning and just have to share this with you.
Nonviolence is not just an attitude toward war, though of course it is that. But the nonviolent position that war is wrong is just one on a whole trajectory of [...]

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Forgiveness and Release

Forgiveness or release is essential for true healing. When we are ill, we need to search our hearts to see whom we have to forgive. The word “forgive” means “to give up.” Forgiveness is release of that which burdens the spirit. And what burdens the spirit also afflicts the body.
Unless we consciously release the emotions [...]

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Question a child asks

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The Energy of Mindfulness

The Eucharist can be considered a lens
through which the face and path of the Church can be seen.
- Pope Benedict XVI.
All rituals are nothing if they are empty of the energy of mindfulness and concentration. We could call these energies the Holy Spirit. When a priest celebrates the Eucharist, breaking the bread and pouring [...]

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Crisis

The Chinese word for cisis is weiji, which combines two characters that separately mean “danger” and “opportunity”. Every problem encountered in life has these two sides. Without the element of danger, risk, or stress, there is no real opportunity for growth. To a hero, a crisis forces us to call on untapped resources and cultivate [...]

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Healing Affirmation

It is unbelievably healing to have another person stand before you, look you in the eye, and tell you, “You are such a kind person. It shows in your face.” Or “You’re such a cheerful person. I love to hear the sound of your laughter.” Or even “There’s something about you that always makes me [...]

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Sad Trees

This news clip is interesting. I’m thinking: perhaps the tree in question was sad that it was cut down; or the tree was unhappy for the sorry ecological state of the earth?

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