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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
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Matter Matters
Matter is the common, universal, tangible setting, infinitely shifting and varied, in which we live. . . . By matter we are nourished, lifted up, linked to everything else, invaded by life. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and… Continue Reading “Matter Matters”
Nature’s Movement
Nature is ever at work building and pulling down, creating and destroying, keeping everything whirling and flowing, allowing no rest but in rhythmical motion, chasing everything in endless song out of one beautiful form into another. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina… Continue Reading “Nature’s Movement”
The Boundlessness of Determination
No matter how high the mountains of the great dharma are, no matter how deep the sea of ignorance is, they will be as nothing before a boundless spirit of determination. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings,… Continue Reading “The Boundlessness of Determination”
Seeing a Flower
Nothing has ever been said about God that hasn’t already been said better by the wind in the pine trees. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page
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”
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