St. Bernard of Clairvaux wants us to know that even in the midst of the struggle – whether it be with mortal sin or venial sin, worldliness or temptation, perseverance in prayer or growth in vi… more →
MajorChangeCelucien Joseph wrote 2 weeks ago: “Some seek knowledge for The sake of knowledge: That is curiosity; Others seek knowledge so th … more →
halakti wrote 1 month ago: Noll presents a largely positive take on the rise of monasticism in the church. He gives the monks … more →
terrybell wrote 2 months ago: If you ever go to Bangkok I recommend you take the “Golden Buddha Tour.” The Temple o … more →
Paramjit wrote 2 months ago: A wise old man Bernard of Clairvaux came up with a very fascinating essay on the 4 levels of love th … more →
Immanuel Congregational Church wrote 3 months ago: Scripture lesson: Psalm 23 ‘[God] makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still wate … more →
candlestand wrote 3 months ago: Learn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you need is not a scepter but a … more →
Kathy wrote 8 months ago: Two passages by very different authors on two very different subjects. Both beautiful and thought p … more →
toddbumgarner wrote 8 months ago: A prayer of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 – 1153): “O Lord, come quickly and reign on Thy t … more →
dtbrents wrote 9 months ago: Richard Foster’s writings have been at the forefront of the contemplative movement since the 1970s. … more →
lfierbaugh wrote 9 months ago: View from Blue Ridge Parkway near Grandfather Mountain “It is no great thing to be humble whe … more →
benjaminpeterrabbit wrote 9 months ago: “Some desire to know merely for the sake of knowing, and that is shameful curiosity. Some desire to … more →
John Uebersax wrote 10 months ago: On the Stages of Contemplation From a sermon by St Bernard of Clairvaux Let us take our stand on the … more →
axinia wrote 11 months ago: image by axinia We always think of a saint as a man – at least that is the first thought that … more →
keithmajor wrote 11 months ago: St. Bernard of Clairvaux wants us to know that even in the midst of the struggle – whether it … more →
keithmajor wrote 11 months ago: St. Bernard of Clairvaux speaks of how miserable it is to turn back to the slavery of our disordered … more →
sheepfodder wrote 1 year ago: A Hymn by Bernard of Clairvaux, 17th Century Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts, Thou Fount of life, T … more →
Ron Smith wrote 1 year ago: What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity with … more →
randallbutisingh wrote 1 year ago: THOUGHT FOR TODAY ********************************************************* WE PROVIDE A REST IN THO … more →
jonmsweeney wrote 1 year ago: “We seek for truth in ourselves, in our neighbors, and in its essential nature. We find it fir … more →