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The Magnificat

Dorian and David discuss themes of Advent and the radical nature of Mary’s Song.

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14 December, 2021
Advent Podcasts No comments David Morrison

Preparing the Way

Dorian and David discuss the role of John the Baptist in the Advent season and themes of repentance and spiritual responsiveness.

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7 December, 2021
Advent Podcasts Reconciliation Repentance No comments David Morrison

First Week of Advent 2021

“It is not our job to remain whole. We came to lose our leaves like the trees, and be born again, drawing up from the great roots.” -Robert Bly

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2 December, 2021
Advent Desert Diaries No comments David Morrison

Waiting in the Dark

Dorian and David discuss themes in the Advent season to form a spirituality out of uncertainty and the spirit of waiting.

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30 November, 2021
Advent Podcasts Seasons of God No comments David Morrison

Reflections on Gratitude

Dorian and David reflect on the spirituality of gratitude in our lives.

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23 November, 2021
Thanksgivings No comments David Morrison

The Flame and the Well

Dorian and David discuss the connection between charismatic experience and contemplative life.

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16 November, 2021
News No comments David Morrison

Victory in Defeat

Dorian and David discuss the “win or lose” mentality of our culture in contrast to the gospel’s vision of “ultimate success through failure.”

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9 November, 2021
Podcasts No comments David Morrison

3 November, 2021
News Permalink No comments David Morrison

Recognizing the Face of Your Life

The idea of “missing God’s will” for our lives can cause deep and unnecessary anxiety for many people. Dorian and David discuss how one might discern a deeper meaning in life beyond these popular, but ineffective religious ideas.

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2 November, 2021
Podcasts No comments David Morrison

Life Together

Dorian, Marsha, and David discuss navigating life in community and the diverse ways individuals and families approach contemplative practices.

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26 October, 2021
community connection No comments David Morrison
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-The Ruined?

-The Ruined?
"The Ruined" are those countless ones throughout the ages who have encountered the presence of the living God to such an extent that they are "ruined" for the things of this world. They can never return for any extended time to what was formerly known as "normal life." They are burned with a vision of the beauty of God in the face of Christ-- and they seek this in everyone and everything they meet.

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