Presented by the Rev. Dr. Larry Peers, former senior consultant for the Alban Institute. Within our Christian tradition (and other religious traditions) particular periods, such as Lent, are set aside for reflection, renewal, and reconciliation. Also, there has been a long tradition of “praying the hours” which provide opportunities for reconnecting with God and ourselves at set times during the day. The contemporary writer, Macrina Wiederkehr, a contemporary Benedictine has offered in her book, “Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully through the Hours of the Day,” these verses: “Receive the gift, of seven sacred pauses, Practice waking up, Seven times a day.” Buddhist teacher Tara Brach reminds us that we need to take necessary sacred pauses, especially when we get “hooked” and emotionally lose a sense of presence with ourselves or another. We’ll explore together the practice of taking a sacred pause within our daily living and within our interactions in order to grow our souls more deliberately.
Presented by the Rev. Santi Rodriguez, Deacon and Seminarian, St. David’s Episcopal Church. Come join Deacon Santi as he explores how sharing in the...
Using John Shea's book, Starlight, we will explore the spiritual implications of the stories of Christmas, such as the angel’s visit with Mary; the...
Pastor Angela Cortiñas presented a lecture onfasting and self denial, reading and reflecting on God’s Word, prayer, and alms giving/works of mercy, as part...
