Oblate Program at Belmont Abbey, NC

Tag: internal struggle

Truth

Whatever comes into my mind is not true. I accept that reality, however, below rationality the opposite is shown to be the truth in this matter, there is a region that is really in control, the emotional, feelings, that make objective thought difficult, perhaps impossible, who after all is objective? It is a struggle to… Read More ›

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A Mocking Bird’s lonely song

What is considered early in the morning will vary from person to person and place to place. Since we have our Vigil’s at 4 AM, after being here for a few years, that time seems like 6 AM. I am lucky I love the morning hours so when I sometimes wake up at 1:30 and… Read More ›

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Morning coffee, weather and the interior life

After our first morning office (prayer service), I got a cup of coffee and went outside our retreat house. Nice cold morning, I guess about 40 degrees, which for me is a very nice temperature. It was raining, very softly. I was standing there, sipping my java and enjoying the soothing sound of the rain… Read More ›

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