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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
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How Trees Preach
Trees do not preach learning and precepts. They preach, undeterred by particulars, the ancient law of life. Hermann Hesse
More Than a Forest
When a forest gets to be this old and untouched, it becomes something more than a forest. It becomes what we would think of as a mind, with history… Rick Bass
Walk into a Forest
Simply walking into a forest is a holiday for your mind and soul, allowing your imagination and creativity to bloom. Diana Beresford-Kroeger
The Forest Is Sacredness
The forest is not merely an expression or representation of sacredness, nor a place to invoke the sacred; the forest is sacredness itself. Richard Nelson
Faith Is
Faith is only found when needed,only real when used.Until then it is a seed . . . Judith A. Hartley
A Strong Mind
If you have a strong mind and plant in it a firm resolve, you can change your destiny. Paramahansa Yogananda
Wisdom of the Pueblo People
“Hold on to what is good, even if it is a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it is a tree which stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do, even if it is a long way… Continue Reading “Wisdom of the Pueblo People”
Seeking a Tree
“Seek out a tree and let it teach you stillness.” – Eckhart Tolle To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page. Please join us for our Contemplative Retreat Week in the Dominican Tradition from August 8 to… Continue Reading “Seeking a Tree”
