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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Tag: nature
Can We Hear Nature Speak?
There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story. – Linda Hogan To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please… Continue Reading “Can We Hear Nature Speak?”
Living without Roads
To live without roads seemed one way not to get lost. – Naomi Shihab Nye 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… Continue Reading “Living without Roads”
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”
The Tree
The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity… and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the… Continue Reading “The Tree”
Watching
Watching gardeners label their plants, I vow with all beings, to practice the old horticulture and let plants identify me. – Robert Aiken Roshi 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… Continue Reading “Watching”
Home
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “Sometimes I feel lost,” said the boy. “Me too,” said the mole, “but we love you, and love brings you home. I… Continue Reading “Home”
The Way
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “We have such a long way to go,” sighed the boy. Yes, but look how far we’ve come,” said the horse. To… Continue Reading “The Way”
Should Life Be Perfect?
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “The greatest illusion,” said the mole, “is that life should be perfect.” To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats… Continue Reading “Should Life Be Perfect?”
Happy Fathers’ Day
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “What do you think success is?” asked the boy. “To love,” said the mole. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina… Continue Reading “Happy Fathers’ Day”
Being Brave
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “Sometimes,” said the horse. “Sometimes what?” asked the boy. “Sometimes just getting up and carrying on is brave and magnificent.” To learn… Continue Reading “Being Brave”
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