Practice of the Presence Book
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A revolutionary new translation by @drcarmenbutcher. Proceeds benefit @WPA_NYC
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“The new standard” for Practice of the Presence is what reviewers are calling Carmen Acevedo Butcher’s translation of this spiritual classic. Order this first complete translation of Brother Lawrence that offers his wisdom to a wide audience. Visit https://t.co/tghMmdnec6
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Take some time to connect with the present moment. Today's meditation features a 5-minute guided meditation is led by mindfulness teacher and author Kaira Jewel Lingo, who spent fifteen years living as a nun under the guidance of Thich Nhat Hanh.
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SundayChrist is the light that allows people to see things in their fullness. The precise and intended effect of such a light is to see Christ everywhere
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"This love ethic must be at the center of our whole life… We have to practice drawing our lives from this new source, in thought, word, emotion, and deed… or we will never be prepared for the major confrontations… that will come our way." —@RichardRohrOFM
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OUT NOW! Listen to the first podcast episode of our newest season of “Turning to the Mystics.” https://t.co/K5BDgjv2l2 In this premier episode, James Finley introduces Season 12, which focuses on the book "Practice of the Presence" by Brother Lawrence, translated by @cab_phd.
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Cherished. Loved. Healed. In your life, who cherished and loved you enough to help you heal? We invite you to explore the healing power of love as Fr. Greg Boyle shares the work he does with @HomeboyInd in today's meditation.
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Tune in to our newest episode of "Everything Belongs." @RichardRohrOFM continues to guide listeners through his bestselling book, "The Tears of Things." Chapter 7, “The Alchemy of Tears,” explores the transformative power of collective sadness. Listen and subscribe at
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Can we sustain a social self without the foundation of a silent self? The social self, after all, is where our fear, our pain, our insecurity all huddle; our silent self is where our strength resides. One without the other is a mere pantomime.
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We're wrapping up this week of Daily Meditations with a practice from @RichardRohrOFM. He writes: “When we are an alert presence, placing one foot in front of the other, there is no separation anymore between the secular and the sacred, between ourselves and God.”
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How does contemplation prepare us to be witnesses to healing and hope? In this We Conspire article, reflect with Casey Stanton of Discerning Deacons on how contemplative nonviolence empowers women to lead with courage and reimagine a more inclusive church.
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"There is a common misperception that deeply distorts the reading of the Scriptures... I call it 'spiritual capitalism,' which centers around a common philosophy of 'I can do it, and I must do it, and I will do it.'" —@RichardRohrOFM
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Grateful for @TSCETweets community of creatives who care and are kind and joyful!
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.@DrCarmenButcher has found that contemplation allows me “to let go of my own stories... When I practice contemplation, whether it’s walking down the street… or returning to love, somehow, I’m letting go of my stories for the moment." #DailyMeditations
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📣 New Podcast! "Eps 225: Guest, Carmen Acevedo on Brother Lawrence" on @Spreaker
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Such a wonderful interview! Thank you! Thoughtful and wise from @nomadpodcast and poet and theologian Dr. Nicola Slee. @DrCarmenButcher
Reflecting on the Lord's Prayer, theologian & poet Nicola Slee delves into some of it’s problematic language, & through a process of improvisation reimagines the prayer as one that brings a universal message of hope in a world marred by injustice. https://t.co/FiqojCv30x
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Thank you to @RichardRohrOFM for this #DailyMeditation with wisdom from Brother Lawrence, the Friar of Amour, who teaches that "by frequently detaching and turning from all things created," it's possible to "enjoy their Creator for a single moment" 🙏🏽
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Brother Lawrence (1611–1691) was a lay brother in a Carmelite monastery, where he primarily worked in the kitchen. His reflections, known as Practice of
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The Sojourners interview: https://t.co/clPkFUrmVE Thank you, @BetsyShirley #brotherlawrence #newtranslation #interview #practiceofthepresence #mindfulness #meditation @DrCarmenButcher
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An interview with translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher on the relatable monk who meets God over an omelet.
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The SDI community is amazing! @SDI_world 🙏🏽
EVENT ALERT!!! Join us for this amazing series that will provide a powerful overview of the relevance of mysticism for spiritual directors & companions, from the anonymous author of the Cloud of Unknowing, to Brother Lawrence speaking about “ordinary mysticism”, and much more.
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Then I return to the outlier egret interested in juicy grub there. The curious non conformist. Then I wait. I know he will join the flock. Eventually. The pull for belonging. And he does. It’s beautiful to see. Like a dance. Reminders of the beauty of flight and community. /2
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