Thank you for sharing Francis. I find it interesting that our first breath and the final breath are the same. We breath the name of God regardless of our condition. I take great comfort in that. God bless you as you continue to study.

Abbot Dan

Wonderful! If you have questions, please ask them. These courses are self-paced. So, you may feel that you are alone while working through the materials. I find these enjoyable to invite a few friends to study together. God bless you in your journey.

In Him,
Abbot Dan

Welcome to the course Francis. I hope that you find it refreshing and exciting as you venture into contemplative practices of soul care.

In Him,
Abbot Dan

Carol,

I am so glad that you are finding these rhythms to be helpful. The BCP is a wonderful resource for the Daily Office. The Day by Day is a good resource, especially for those unfamiliar with prayer the Office. God bless you in this journey.

In Him,
Abbot Dan

Carol, I commend you for trying Lectio. It, like all contemplative prayers, takes some time. For me, it has been like those old “magic eye” pictures that one would stare at until their eyes went out of focus and then the 3D image would pop out. Take your time. Read a short passage slowly. Don’t try to memorize anything. Just read aloud and allow…[Read more]

Wonderful! So glad that you are finding this beneficial!

Wonderful insights! I enjoy reflecting on the names of God as He revealed Himself to Israel throughout Hebrew Scripture. His is Elohim and Adonia, El Roi and Jehovah Tsidkenu. He is creator and sustainer. The LORD who sees and the LORD who is our righteousness. God used more than 20 names to ensure the people that regardless of their…[Read more]

Wonderful! I leave the comments of others because I find them helpful when I read back through what God places on others hearts. Thanks for adding to those voices. If you ever have questions or a need to share directly, feel free to email me at dan@christmission.us.

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Sister, I hope that you are well and have enjoyed the course thus far. I am glad that you and Sister Grace war working together. If you have any questions, please ask. Blessings, Abbot Dan

Hello Carol,

I hope that Emotionally Healthy Spirituality was helpful. As you discovered, this class considering the Attributes of God is still in progress of being built. I will be drawing from A.W. Tozer’s work and my experience when I taught this class to native pastors in India a few years ago. I hope that the series will encourage students…[Read more]

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!

Thank you for your comment Carol. I am beginning to see that God has blessed us with a deep and rich path for us to move to Him. The path is unfathomable to me in its entirety. However, as a take one step at a time, my trust grows along with my slow progress. I realize that my understanding and relationships are completely changed. I begin to…[Read more]

Carol,

Very good insights. I hope that you are encouraged by this course. If you have comments or suggestions, please let me know. God bless you throughout this Christmastide.

In Him,
Abbot Dan

Carol, I appreciate your self awareness and your transparency regarding these challenges. I am very “conflict avoidance” prone. Many of these things are family-of-origin traits that shape us in our youth, as well as our Church training that suggest “Christians shouldn’t be angry.” I hope this course will be of some help.

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