Lent
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The Sacramental Dimension: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
The Sacramental Dimension The last part of the book is dedicated to discussing the Sacraments and how they relate to living the Be’s. There is a reminder that the “plan” for deep conversion and deep prayer is a combination of… Continue reading
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Be Humble, Specific, Persevering: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
It’s been difficult to write the past week or so. Three kids have gotten sick so far, and I’m starting to feel the beginnings of a bad cold/cough. Not a bad ending to Lent at all. 🙂 I finished the… Continue reading
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A Leap of Faith: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
Continuing my Lenten reading/reflections on Fr. Thomas Dubay’s excellent book. The ninth motive for embracing our entire surefire program may surprise you: people who are profoundly intimate with their indwelling Lord are never bored. This is so true. I find… Continue reading
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Living Authentic Lives: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
He makes the weak of this world mighty only to the extent that they cooperate with a determined and resolute repentance. Might comes from cooperation with God’s divine will. I’ve found this to be true in confronting venial sin in… Continue reading
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Be Concerned: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
I don’t have a much of a reflection today. I’m not even going to quote from the book. There’s a lot on my mind. My daughter’s health. Actually, everyone’s health… but I’m not going to detail here. Just, I guess… Continue reading
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Love Means Forgiveness: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
we do not react to evil with more evil. Need to remember this, especially in those moments when I’m fatigued, and that’s the moment when a child chooses to throw a tantrum, or talk back, or just plain be obnoxious.… Continue reading
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Unity of Mind: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
…. together drink from the same fountains of unity. … unity is always caused. It never happens by random chance. … a divided community — in marriage, parish, religious community — is worldly and immature. Therefore, unity, oneness of mind,… Continue reading
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Mushrooms and Kale in Garlic
2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1-inch gingerroot, peeled, minced (optional) 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin 3 cups baby kale 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or wheat-free tamari if you’re avoiding wheat, or several pinches salt if avoiding soy… Continue reading
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I Think I Finally Know: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
Pages 82-84. … the gospel ideal of “one mind” cannot be forced. Nor does it arise out of the blue because good people want to be “united in mind and heart” (Acts 4:32). Yes, sensible people want this. But mere… Continue reading
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Humility and a Shared Vision: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
Continuing to read Fr. Thomas Dubay’s Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer. Pages The second main root of conflict is seldom even noticed in our day. It is called illuminism. – emphasis mine I like to call this form of the aberration… Continue reading
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