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Monthly Archives: February 2012
What Others Think About You May Matter–It All Depends
A strong believer in Christian meditation, Saint Padre Pio stated: “Through the study of books one seeks God; by meditation one finds him.” We often hear we should pay no attention to what anyone else thinks about us, and simply … Continue reading
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Tagged centering prayer, contemplation, lectio divina, spirituality, tonglen
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Spirituality and the Arts
Last night, unable to sleep, I picked up a copy of Christian Mysticism, East and West. I opened a chapter called Spirituality and the Arts. The two are intertwined. The author, Dr. Maria Joudi, PhD., says “In the Christian West, … Continue reading
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Tagged meditation, Mother God, Sacred Music, Spirituality and the Arts, Vladimir Madonna
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Love Meditation Using a Breath Prayer and Mantra
Jesus said, “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20 (NIV) What a wonderful expression of love from someone who knows he is going to die unjustly at the hands of people … Continue reading
Win a Young Adult Novel ($16.99 value)
Win a copy of Emily’s Shadow ($16.99 value). Directions at http://www.christinastclair.com/emilys_shadow_competition Happy days are not here again. Emily hopes for a family vacation, but she gets a medieval witch instead, not one who plans on becoming her friend.
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Tagged Competition, Cornwall, Emily's Shadow, Fantasy, Merlin, Win, Young Adult
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Pure Land Christian Ideas?
In Christian tradition, the doctrine of the Trinity–the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit–is sometimes explained as God being one but capable of taking three forms: solid (ice), liquid (water), gaseous (moisture/clouds). When I read this doctrine and consider the teachings … Continue reading
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Tagged Amida, Buddha, Christian, Jesus, Mystical, Pure Land, Spiritual Essay
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Ten Yen True
Ten Yen True: of Monks and Mystery Years ago a friend told me that any time you find a penny it means an angel is nearby to help. At the time, we were stuck a hundred miles away from … Continue reading
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Tagged inspired story, Japanese garden, Mystical, pure land Buddhism, spirituality, Supernatural, thriller, women's fiction
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