Oblate Program at Belmont Abbey, NC

Tag: healing

Bold Red

Tiny choices bear far flung fruit, the seeds germinate each in their own time, waiting for abundance of whatever sort to come forth. Some fruit sweet to the taste, others bitter, then there are those which are poison, spreading pain, death and fear. Often planted deep, hidden, for generations, when its growth suddenly hits the… Read More ›

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About choice

People have different understandings about faith, what it is, why some have it and others don’t and also as one matures, the above understandings change, it seems to be a life long process.  A slow maturing that never ends, an ever deepening adventure for those who are on the path….. pilgrims who learn to deal… Read More ›

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A bowl of marbles: Journaling (part 1)

Sometimes when I set down to write, it is more as act of faith than anything, for there are mornings when I have no idea what I am going to journal about. I don’t think it is writer’s block, which is obvious that is something I don’t have; it’s just there is so much churning… Read More ›

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9 Healing Foods for Every Ailment

Straight from your pantry-up energy, get glowing skin, sleep better and more. 1. Extra-virgin olive oil eases achy muscles. It’s rich in a component called oleocanthal that speeds muscle repair. In fact, research shows that consuming about 3½ Tbsp oil throughout the day is the anti-inflammatory equivalent of approximately 10% of the standard ibuprofen dose…. Read More ›

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What Christ Jesus is calling us to

If you want something and it is good, you have to open up for it, reach out and move forward. Like in the spiritual life, to grasp God’s love and mercy, conscious acts of love and trust have to be made, often expressed against a current that wants to sweep you the other way. Death… Read More ›

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That which eludes us

As water to roots, is grace to the heart, the Sun warms the earth and allows being to grow, as grace heals the soul and fills it with life. We each must die to all but to what we love, some lead to life, others to sorrow, in the end its is one thing we… Read More ›

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Prone to violence

I am a man prone to violence.  All of my life I have swam against this current, though it has often been difficult.  I understand violence; I also understand that there is a part of me that desires love, healing and peace.  I also believe that the so called cosmic war between good and evil is lived out… Read More ›

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Inner

Sometimes I think my inner world resembles a basement filled too overflowing with all kinds of things. Some new, others old and moldy; useful tools though they are often buried under layers of chaotic junk. I get lost sometimes, so many images floating to the surface; faces, scenes, emotions, rambling thoughts, and irrational episodes of… Read More ›

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The mob (The dark desire to scapegoat)

I am not sure that there is anyone who could not be caught up in the mob mentality, or perhaps mass mind would be a better phrase.  You get a group together, fire them up and the momentum can take its individual members to places that they may have thought impossible.  Hangings, beatings and burnings… Read More ›

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It happens to just about everyone

No matter what belief, faith or philosophical stance that is taken, the one holding it will one day be attack for being different from the attacker. It is a sling fest I believe and perhaps it has always been so. Today however it does seem to be more prevalent, no doubt because of our ability… Read More ›

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