Monthly Archives: June 2019

The God Who is always There – Jeremiah 29: 1-14

Posted on June 29, 2019 by livingasapprentices

Eugene Peterson’s book Eat this Book teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and then put it to use in practical ways. Our early Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. In this letter to … Continue reading →

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“I Thought I would be Dead by Now”

Posted on June 22, 2019 by livingasapprentices

A friend recently asked my about the status of my cancer.  I have a type of  incurable blood cancer (multiple myeloma).  I have been in “remission” (although the doctor prefers to say the cancer has been subdued) for several months … Continue reading →

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Living the Jesus Way

Posted on June 19, 2019 by livingasapprentices

“If something comes toward you with grace and can pass through you and toward others with grace, you can trust it as the voice of God . . . .  If a voice comes from accusation and leads to accusation, … Continue reading →

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The Steady Gaze of the Soul

Posted on June 12, 2019 by livingasapprentices

Yesterday our little spiritual formation Renovare group was discussing prayer. “What actually is prayer?” Why do I feel so formal when I pray?”  “Are there ‘rules’ for praying?” “How do I learn to focus during silence/prayer?” The Renovare Spiritual Formation … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on June 1, 2019 by livingasapprentices

“Catholic Worker founder Dorothy Day (1897–1980) was fond of citing Catherine [of Sienna’s] inspiration in her own reflections, often writing “All the way to heaven is heaven.”  I’d also add “It’s hell all the way to hell.” You’re choosing your … Continue reading →

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