Christ Mission Academy | Danny | Activity https://www.christmissionacademy.us/members-dashboard/danny/activity/ Activity feed for Danny. Thu, 07 May 2026 06:59:00 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 4dce9d5aee73111e52e4af82a0df3d4f Danny replied to the topic Breath Prayer in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/breath-prayer/#post-3016 Thu, 28 May 2020 11:04:14 -0400 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

]]> 4d46ed60dfef2bd6897b296c15548814 Danny posted a new activity comment https://www.christmissionacademy.us/activity/p/334/#acomment-351 Sat, 02 May 2020 22:19:22 -0400 As we open our hearts to God, He forms us as He desires. Our attempts to “do” for Him are generally feeble and misguided. Your Father desires you, not what you do. He wants to hold you. He will then do what He desires, and He may even invite you into the work that He is about. The monastic spirit considers life in the terms of breathing. We inhale…[Read more]

In reply to - Francis Calvert started the topic How much have I considered the instruments I need in relation to knowing God. in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum I try each day to spend time with God, indeed it is the focus […] ]]> 185b1c35c8fdf6c5fae53e2fe188f347 Danny posted a new activity comment https://www.christmissionacademy.us/activity/p/335/#acomment-350 Sat, 02 May 2020 22:12:54 -0400 Yes! This is such a lovely picture. Lectio Divina invites us into the passage of Holy Scripture.

In reply to - Francis Calvert started the topic Lectio Divina in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum As I considered the passage read I found myself immersed in the story, it was as if I was there sitting with Jesus. I felt a […] ]]> afb604818581eb2ac3d083592f7ef979 Danny posted a new activity comment https://www.christmissionacademy.us/activity/p/337/#acomment-349 Sat, 02 May 2020 22:11:53 -0400 Carol, I love this picture. Thanks for sharing. I wonder how God’s Holy Spirit is speaking and shaping our spirits as we quiet ourselves before Him.

Grace and peace…
In Him,
Abbot Dan

In reply to - carol newbern started the topic c newbern Crafting a Rule of Life Lsn 5 in the forum Crafting a Rule of Life Forum Good Morning, Pray you are all well. My Vision:To allow my home and garden to be a safe space for […] ]]> a35d7e3b0511f9e9dc13217473f4e9fd Danny posted a new activity comment https://www.christmissionacademy.us/activity/p/338/#acomment-348 Sat, 02 May 2020 22:10:05 -0400 These prayers are so new to most of us, but continued communion with God through these forms of prayer offer a familiarity and an expectation that is so very sweet. Thanks for opening the ear of your heart to hear His call to your spirit.

In reply to - Francis Calvert started the topic Welcoming Prayer in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum When meditating I find it difficult to avoid any distractions, welcoming prayer when practiced correctly seems to help one […] ]]> a35d7e3b0511f9e9dc13217473f4e9fd Danny posted a new activity comment https://www.christmissionacademy.us/activity/p/338/#acomment-347 Sat, 02 May 2020 22:10:05 -0400 These prayers are so new to most of us, but continued communion with God through these forms of prayer offer a familiarity and an expectation that is so very sweet. Thanks for opening the ear of your heart to hear His call to your spirit.

In reply to - Francis Calvert started the topic Welcoming Prayer in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum When meditating I find it difficult to avoid any distractions, welcoming prayer when practiced correctly seems to help one […] ]]> 52f44e9f353c841f7893812b55df6a71 Danny posted a new activity comment https://www.christmissionacademy.us/activity/p/340/#acomment-346 Sat, 02 May 2020 22:07:40 -0400 Francis, thank you for sharing. Very often God touches me in contemplative prayer. It is such a blessing that words fail to describe. I am very glad that you are receiving His grace.

In Him,
Abbot Dan

In reply to - Francis Calvert started the topic Centering Prayer. in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum During this session of centering prayer I encountered a deep and abiding sense of peace, I could feel God touching me as I […] ]]> 38fd612eb77cd5dff061627897011e75 Danny replied to the topic How to use the Materials in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/how-to-use-the-materials/#post-3009 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:24:21 -0400 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

]]> d02eee1cf9a2a40f1d50b359e3f8ed35 Danny replied to the topic New to the course in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/new-to-the-course/#post-3008 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:22:03 -0400 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

]]> 7017807c87d9f21f42fd752ce51265e4 Danny replied to the topic carol newbern lesson 8 in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/carol-newbern-lesson-8/#post-2869 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:58:49 -0500 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

]]> 7153c46a648d6e6c78a16b84d3c82dea Danny replied to the topic c newbern Crafting a Rule of Life Lsn 3 in the forum Crafting a Rule of Life Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/c-newbern-crafting-a-rule-of-life-lsn-3/#post-2822 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:24:11 -0500 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]

]]> 9bd127f426ace1cc21bbee47e6a46372 Danny replied to the topic Enjoyed... in the forum Stephen Ministry Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/enjoyed/#post-2816 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:02:59 -0500 Wonderful! So glad that you are finding this beneficial!

]]> 8730c1112de3bbadf470ba5abc9dfd3a Danny replied to the topic carol newbern-Crafting A Rule-Personal Relationships in the forum Crafting a Rule of Life Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/carol-newbern-crafting-a-rule-personal-relationships/#post-2814 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:42:44 -0500 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]

]]> f081fe523dbf5cd078defe61b2d9dffd Danny replied to the topic Welcome! in the forum Crafting a Rule of Life Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/welcome/#post-2813 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:31:14 -0500 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.

Should you desire to know more about us, you may want to browse our homepage at…[Read more]

]]> abc81a761d2d3d96debbdd047524012f Danny replied to the topic Depth of study and required time and energy in the forum Stephen Ministry Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/depth-of-study-and-required-time-and-energy/#post-2806 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:16:52 -0500 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

]]> 2885de4354bf70ea18192bd0401e398a Danny replied to the topic carol newbern Introduction in the forum Attributes of God Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/carol-newbern-introduction/#post-2775 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:45:55 -0500 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]

]]> 3620e9367ecc30e67d1db729b468a386 Danny replied to the topic carol newbern lesson 6 in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/carol-newbern-lesson-6/#post-2676 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 11:55:56 -0500 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!

]]> e50c41390a3122736be38e40444ae513 Danny replied to the topic carol newbern lesson 7 in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/carol-newbern-lesson-7/#post-2675 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 11:53:19 -0500 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]

]]> 69c939fa3178cb00db0fd9d8a942fdd3 Danny replied to the topic (Dan Nobles, Lsn 7, Question 2) in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/dan-nobles-lsn-7-question-2/#post-2674 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 11:42:25 -0500 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

]]> 2d7d22d242a73122a106f23c8361612e Danny replied to the topic carol newbern lesson 1 in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/carol-newbern-lesson-1/#post-2580 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:39:21 -0500 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.

Thank you for your…[Read more]

]]> 8727c37e56a8594cbc538dfe3e181159 Danny replied to the topic Dillon Ekle Lesson 1 in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/dillon-ekle-lesson-1/#post-2460 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:03:51 -0500 I am really interested in your comments about “Using God to run from God.” What else, or who else might we use God to run from? How do we break free from that abuse of God? Thanks for sharing!

]]> 7c61b79d9d7b9f94f35026ca53eee269 Danny replied to the topic Dillon Ekle Lesson 2 in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/dillon-ekle-lesson-2/#post-2459 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:00:44 -0500 Dillon, I really appreciate your desire to do the hard work asked of this study. That work involves deep introspection of self. Many of us desire to “live” through the lens of the false self, that person who we want others to see us to be. We create the false self throughout our lives as a means of coping with the fears of mistrust. However, if we…[Read more]

]]> d74cd6bdc99c87bf73400f66aef694db Danny replied to the topic Dillon Ekle Lesson 2 in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/dillon-ekle-lesson-2/#post-2458 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:00:39 -0500 Dillon, I really appreciate your desire to do the hard work asked of this study. That work involves deep introspection of self. Many of us desire to “live” through the lens of the false self, that person who we want others to see us to be. We create the false self throughout our lives as a means of coping with the fears of mistrust. However, if we…[Read more]

]]> caab50d6b252c70db4c091a6751e1360 Danny replied to the topic Welcome Dillon in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/welcome-dillon/#post-2406 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:05:47 -0400 Thanks Dillon, I will correct those questions. Really appreciate you pointing out the issue. God bless you in your study!

In Him,
Abbot Dan

]]> b3ddc1908c36f9e4d36d0d95c6695bf6 Danny started the topic Welcome Dillon in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/welcome-dillon/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:41:03 -0400 Dillon, welcome the Christ Mission Academy and the course “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.” I hope that you will be encouraged and uplifted by this study. EHS was developed by Pete Scazzero after he experienced his own spiritual dryness. This is a marvelous introduction into the world of monastic spirituality. I look forward to hearing from you…[Read more]

]]> c0a2ac4f0c7052a59483ba1138272db5 Danny started the topic Welcome to Stephen Minister's Forum in the forum Stephen Ministry Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/welcome-to-stephen-ministers-forum-2/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:38:57 -0400 This forum is restricted to those enrolled in the Stephen Ministry Course. This place offers you a venue to share comments, ideas, and questions with your fellow students. If you have questions for your instructor, please e-mail directly to dan@christmission.us.

In Him,
Abbot Dan, OSB

]]> f982e20d9ba779742356dba53ddfa53a Danny started the topic Welcome to Stephen Minister's Forum in the forum Stephen Ministry Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/welcome-to-stephen-ministers-forum/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:38:54 -0400 This forum is restricted to those enrolled in the Stephen Ministry Course. This place offers you a venue to share comments, ideas, and questions with your fellow students. If you have questions for your instructor, please e-mail directly to dan@christmission.us.

In Him,
Abbot Dan, OSB

]]> b059a21b0942ad161b97a49f3687f998 Danny changed their profile picture https://www.christmissionacademy.us/activity/p/234/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:24:32 -0400 0 064096ae92f9afffc70348aec457d6ea Danny started the topic M Hoggard Lesson 7 Spiritual Priorities in the forum Crafting a Rule of Life Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/m-hoggard-lesson-7-spiritual-priorities/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:04:53 -0500 Maggie is experiencing some technical challenges to post this lesson. While we are working through that issue, please review her insights regarding Lesson 7 of Crafting a Rule of Life…

Question 5. Discuss how you are seeking to enhance your personal prayer life experience – preserving time and space alone with God as unhurried, u…[Read more]

]]> 9bc0785325eb4d614b4e1d001c9ac4aa Danny started the topic (Dan Nobles, Lsn 7, Question 2) in the forum Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/dan-nobles-lsn-7-question-2/ Sat, 07 Jul 2018 19:55:30 -0400 This question is found on page 98 of the student workbook. It asks students to brainstorm two lists of qualities describing emotional immaturity and emotional maturity. So, let’s share this together. Here is a partial list. You add to it in your responses.

Emotionally Immature:

Demanding one’s own way of thinking about a problem or…[Read more]

]]> d4cdc55b940e6b736cdf9e31f30d144b Danny replied to the topic Living Without Silos in the forum Crafting a Rule of Life Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/living-without-silos/#post-977 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 01:44:11 -0400 Personally, life tends to find ways to creep in and old habits re-emerge. My rhythms get disrupted and I am back with “this is my work” “this is my family” “this is my religious life” rather than simply being in the presence of God, even when the environments around my change. I pray that I will continue to be transformed into simple my true self,…[Read more]

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