carol newbern lesson 6

[carol newbern]

Good Morning, Blessed Christmas Eve.

The Merton quote that we do violence to our souls by choosing to NOT stop struck me. I have an attentiveness to God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit most of the time. I liken it to being in love with someone and everything reminds you of them. (I am not saying I feel all that Holy because of this…and I want to remain vigilant that it is His voice I hear and not my own desires or rationalizations.)
I have danced around the edges of a Daily Office discipline. I believe the intentional stopping with scripture at the center is becoming more and more a “want to” than a “have to”. I believe there is wisdom and safety in this.

Blessings, carol

[carol newbern]

Hello again, I wanted to commend 2 books that have helped lay a foundation and nudge me toward a more intentional rule of life. (When I signed up…I didn’t realize this Emotionally Healthy Spirituality course emphasized Daily Office and Sabbath…one more nudge:)

“The Book of NOT SO COMMON Prayer” by Linda McCullough Moore
“Seeking God The Way of St. Benedict” by Esther de Waal

Blessings, carol

[Danny]

Thanks for the suggestions! We actually use Sister Esther de Waal’s book as an introduction for our postulants in our Order. I will look at The Book of NOT SO COMMON Prayer. Thanks!

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