This is a song for a dad, but it could very well be a song for the heroes in our lives. 1. Think about one or two people who have touched your life in a very real and deep way. 2. Think about his/her contribution in your life. Try to be very concrete, and notice … Continue reading #97: You’re My Hero
#96: Be in Me
As we begin this day, we pray for the grace of enlightenment. We pray that God join and accompany us as we go about our day today. We pray this simple prayer to ask God for company. God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in my eyes, and in my looking; … Continue reading #96: Be in Me
#95: Silence of Omission
Today, we pray about silence, but not in terms of the kind that leads to deep prayer. The silence we contemplate today is the silence of omission. We remember the times we could have stood up for what is right, or for a person, but we did not. We have our myriad of reasons: fear, … Continue reading #95: Silence of Omission
#94: Suppose Someone Gave You a Pen
Suppose someone gave you a pen - a sealed, solid-colored pen. You couldn't see how much ink it had. It might run dry after the first few tentative words or last just long enough to create a masterpiece (or several) that would last forever and make a difference in the scheme of things. You don't … Continue reading #94: Suppose Someone Gave You a Pen
#93: Do Not Seek Too Much Fame
This is a beautiful prayer from the African tradition. It reminds me of the Ignatian grace of Holy Indifference: to hold things in balance and not move towards extremes. The extremes does not lead to salvation. The extremes put us in precarious situations that are hard to get out of. But holding ourselves in balance … Continue reading #93: Do Not Seek Too Much Fame
#92: Itadakimasu
Itadakimasu is Japanese for "I have received from on high." It is good to reminded that whatever we have, whatever we enjoy now, are things that we have just received. One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a person is when he starts believing his own hype and he starts to think … Continue reading #92: Itadakimasu
#91: Introductions
This is beautiful poetry which can be a beautiful prayer. Read this poem and ask yourself, "How do I introduce myself when I meet someone new?" And then think about "one small thing that costs us nothing but our attention. Something simple that nourishes the soul of our bones." You can also listen to the … Continue reading #91: Introductions
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