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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”
Christmas – Celebrating with Hopeful Eyes
Hopeful Eyes Hope looks at all things the way a mother looks at her child, with a passion for the possible. That way of looking is creative. It creates the space in which perfection can unfold. More than that, the eyes of hope look through… Continue Reading “Christmas – Celebrating with Hopeful Eyes”
Wednesday of Hope – Hopeful Eyes
Hopeful Eyes Hope looks at all things the way a mother looks at her child, with a passion for the possible. That way of looking is creative. It creates the space in which perfection can unfold. More than that, the eyes of hope look… Continue Reading “Wednesday of Hope – Hopeful Eyes”
The Greatest Gift
The greatest gift one can give is thanksgiving. In giving gifts, we give what we can spare, but in giving thanks we give ourselves. – David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
Grateful Glimpses
In moments of surprise we catch at least a glimpse of the joy to which gratefulness opens the door. – David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
Gratefulness is the Key
In moments of surprise we catch at least a glimpse of the joy to which gratefulness opens the door. – David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
Fullness of Life
What brings fulfillment is gratefulness, the simple response of our heart to this life in all its fullness. – David Steindl-Rast in Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
The Power of Gratefulness
One single gift acknowledged in gratefulness has the power to dissolve the ties of our alienation. – David Steindl-Rast in Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
The Grace of a Crocus
A single crocus blossom ought to be enough to convince our heart that springtime, no matter how predictable, is somehow a gift, gratuitous, gratis, a grace. – David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
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