Category Archives: Sunday’s Gifts
GOING DEEPER … LOOKING AT WHAT I MIGHT BE HOLDING BACK
Having become steeped in the life of Eugene de Mazenod and how he gave his all to God, to his people in Marseilles, and indeed to all of France and out into the world, and how he continues to give … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND SEEING WITH NEW EYES
A year and a half ago I began a private daily reflection which I called “Going Deeper”. It was began when the daily reflection called “Eugene de Mazenod speaks to us” which I had been following was taking a break for Christmas. The … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … AND RECOGNIZING GOD IN ALL
In his 2003 article titled “Reading The Signs of The Times”, Ron Rolheiser writes about recognizing God in everything. “Jesus challenged us to “read the signs of the times”. The challenge here is not so much to have an intellectual … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER … WHEN THE RIGHT ANSWER IS NOT ENOUGH
In an article titled “The Right Answer Alone Is Not Enough” Ron Rolheiser OMI begins by stating “Truth alone is not enough”. (The Right Answer Is Not Enough) He goes on to say that “it must be balance off with the … Continue reading
THE STRUGGLE WITHIN
Ron Rolheiser, OMI wrote an article in 2011 titled “The Internal Battle For Our Souls”, and which he sent out to all who subscribe to receiving his twice weekly meditations. Ron wrote: “We live with both light and darkness side … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER AND FINDING GOD IN EACH OTHER
This morning I began my day by reading a 2001 article by Ron Rolheiser OMI titled: “Finding God in Community”. In it he wrote: “God is a flow of relationships to be experienced in community, family, parish, friendship, and hospitality. When we … Continue reading
GOING DEEP WHILE LOOKING FOR WIGGLE ROOM
“What we have to fear most is a curt refusal leaving no room for negotiation.” (Letter To Father Tempier, at Rome, June 18, 1832: 425:VIII in Oblate Writings) When something becomes arbitrary, limited, tied and forced – be it with … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER – FROM DAYDREAMS TO SETTING A TASK
The past week I read Ron Rolheiser’s latest article titled “Our Daydreams”. I felt like I’d been hit by a steamroller and am still feeling a little unsettled. Recognizing myself in the 2nd type of daydreamer that Ron spoke of … Continue reading
GOING DEEPER INTO ANOTHER VIEW OF PURGATORY
Like many I grew up learning about Purgatory as being a place where I would go after I had died to atone for my very many sins. Heaven it seemed, would be a long long way into the future for … Continue reading
AN IMAGE OF GOING DEEPER
My first conscious thoughts as I awoke and greeted God this morning, still wrapped in the safety and comfort of my bed, was to wonder where God would lead me this day. It usually starts with a reading and then … Continue reading
Going Deeper 