Tag: dominican mystics

A Dominican Mystic’s Prayer

I’ve shared this prayer from the Dominican mystic, Meister Eckhart, before. And it bears repeating. If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.

Wisdom from a Dominican Mystic – Meister Eckhart

Whatever God does, the first outburst is always compassion. – Meister Eckhart, Dominican mystic of the 13th century

May Our Lives Bring forth Christ in our World

We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the divine Son takes place unceasingly, but does not take place within myself? And, what good is it to me if Mary is full… Continue Reading “May Our Lives Bring forth Christ in our World”

Happy Thanksgiving

We don’t need a lot of words when we talk with God. As Meister Eckhart, the Dominican mystic said, If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough

God’s Radiance in Creation

Hildegard of Bingen tells us: There is nothing in creation that does not have some radiance – either greenness or seeds or flowers, or beauty – otherwise it would not be part of creation. The Holy Spirit pours out this fresh greenness of life… Continue Reading “God’s Radiance in Creation”