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Tough days and opportunities
still a tough week… I was reminded yesterday of the wisdom of the Desert Mothers – they said (I’m paraphrasing) that every temptation was an opportunity for victory, an opportunity t… more →
wandering in wonder
The Desert Mothers: First Women Christian Hermits
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mommymystic wrote 21 hours ago: I have had a lot of ideas floating around in my head for a post this week – on the meaning and … more →
I Suspect I am Not Alone....
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blackincense wrote 1 week ago: I think the notion of being an Urban Hermit is far more common that we realize. As our society beco … more →
Heart of the Desert
thomaskleinert wrote 9 months ago: I’m reading In the Heart of the Desert by John Chryssavgis. It’s an introduction to the … more →
Christian Ascetics: Marana and Cyra
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alexmalina wrote 10 months ago: Among the fascinating ascetics of early Christianity, we find that Syrian asceticism was perhaps the … more →
With God, All Things Are Possible
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blackincense wrote 11 months ago: The challenge I face in creating these new bakhoors is not the “how”, as I know the mech … more →
Rachel Srubas' City of Prayer
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Beth Morgan wrote 1 year ago: Although I read a lot and I’m a librarian, I think I’ve written only one posting specif … more →
Going Deeper in Prayer
jodiq wrote 1 year ago: I just had an email chat with a friend (Hi Tracy!!) about meditative and contemplative forms of pr … more →
Daily How To 105
littlecornerofmyworld16 wrote 1 year ago: Listening: ‘February Song’ by Josh Groban (I want to have his babies! Okay, not really b … more →
The Virtue without a Voice
Nancy wrote 1 year ago: Can you guess which virtue I mean? Traditionally there are seven. Need a hint? Yes, you’re ri … more →
tough days and opportunities
wanderinginwonder wrote 1 year ago: still a tough week… I was reminded yesterday of the wisdom of the Desert Mothers – they … more →
Lent Balance
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wanderinginwonder wrote 1 year ago: Hi! back after a long absence when…you guessed it… I forgot my password! anyway….I … more →
