The primary passage for the Gospel reading this Sunday is a very familiar one — the Parable of the Prodigal Son. So many people have looked at this story from almost every angle — the mercy of the father, the thanklessness and repentance of the prodigal, and the rigid lack of forgiveness on the part Read More …
I do not have “visions” in centering prayer or meditation, at least not in the way is depicted in popular media. Instead, there are times as I pray that a very interesting image occurs to my imagination — something that just doesn’t seem to fit with my normal flow of memory, thoughts, and daydreams. I Read More …
Does your imagination wander during centering prayer? Mine does too. Some days, I’m praying along then I happen to think about that peanut butter sandwich that I had for lunch, which reminds me of peanuts, which reminds me of George Washington Carver, which reminds me of carving, which reminds me of wooden elephants, which reminds Read More …
