I found myself curious about Pinchas' definition of prayer and feel as though it must have been tied to the recitation of prescribed words. What would happen if we all believed that life is a prayer and that everything we do - everything - is a prayer and an invitation to engage in conversations with and form relationships with the Holy? Perhaps it is time for us to tell a different story about prayer?
Oh, Rev. Cameron! This is all so beautiful, so necessary, and so true. Saint Benedict in his Rule urges us to treat all visitors as if they were Christ. Easier said than done, of course, but that's where prayer comes in. We pray to become patient, kind, gentle, compassionate, and joyful -- the fruits of the Spirit. At funeral services, sometimes we need to laugh so that we can cry. In our spiritual life, sometimes we need solitude to love the multitude. Amen!
Oh YES!!
I found myself curious about Pinchas' definition of prayer and feel as though it must have been tied to the recitation of prescribed words. What would happen if we all believed that life is a prayer and that everything we do - everything - is a prayer and an invitation to engage in conversations with and form relationships with the Holy? Perhaps it is time for us to tell a different story about prayer?
Beautifully explained!
Oh, I love this one! How do we make everything that shows up in our life part of our practice!?
That’s certainly a practice for me! I love the invitation and the opportunity to delve deeper and reflect in community. Thank you, Cameron!
Oh, Rev. Cameron! This is all so beautiful, so necessary, and so true. Saint Benedict in his Rule urges us to treat all visitors as if they were Christ. Easier said than done, of course, but that's where prayer comes in. We pray to become patient, kind, gentle, compassionate, and joyful -- the fruits of the Spirit. At funeral services, sometimes we need to laugh so that we can cry. In our spiritual life, sometimes we need solitude to love the multitude. Amen!