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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Category: Gratefulness
Our Treasures
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. – Thornton Wilder During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black… Continue Reading “Our Treasures”
Feast of All Saints
To be a saint is to be fueled by gratitude, nothing more and nothing less. – Ronald Rolheiser During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as… Continue Reading “Feast of All Saints”
Awake and Grateful
“From experience we know that whenever we are truly awake and alive, we are also truly grateful.” – David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page During the month of… Continue Reading “Awake and Grateful”
Grateful Living
“Grateful living: an alchemic operation of converting “disgraceful” things into grateful events.” – Raimundo Panikkar To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page During the month of November, it has been my custom to use quotes… Continue Reading “Grateful Living”
Opening to Gratitude
“No one is as capable of gratitude as one who has emerged from the kingdom of night.” – Elie Wiesel To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-pageDuring the month of November, it has been my… Continue Reading “Opening to Gratitude”
Gratitude’s Quid Pro Quo
“In gratitude for your own good fortune you must render in return some sacrifice of your life for other life.” – Albert Schweitzer To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page During the month of November,… Continue Reading “Gratitude’s Quid Pro Quo”
Take Time to Say Thanks
“If we take the time, no matter how crazy and troubled we feel, we can find something to be thankful for.” – Terry Lynn Taylor To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-pageDuring the month of… Continue Reading “Take Time to Say Thanks”
Essence of Beauty
“The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude . . .” – Frederich Nietzsche To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page During the month of November, it has been my custom to… Continue Reading “Essence of Beauty”
Release Expectations . . . Again
“When you no longer have expectations, the unexpected kindness of others and small acts of consideration become like “sweet manna from heaven.” The feeling that rises spontaneously within one’s heart at such times is true gratitude. When one is accustomed to kindness, one can… Continue Reading “Release Expectations . . . Again”
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