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Pascal’s Mystical Moment

One this day in 1654, mathematician and scientist, Blaise Pascal had a profoundly spiritual experience. And like a good scientist, he grabbed a pen and paper to document it….at least the best he could....

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Meditative Music

Over the past couple of months, thanks to some new gadgets, I’ve spent some time in making music. I’m exploring the possibilities of calm, mediative, minimalist music but with unusual and electronic...

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Two Words for Time

“Chronos is clocks, deadlines, watches, calendars, agendas, planners, schedules, beepers. Chronos is time at her worst. Chronos keeps track. Chronos is the world’s time. Kairos is transcendence,...

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Creative Drawing with Psalm 67

My new friend Kaitlyn gave me her cool rendering of Psalm 67 the other day. It’s the special passage of her team as they minister to other students in Paris. I thought it makes for a great example of...

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Centering Prayer 101

One of the most important paradigm shifts in my concept of prayer came when I met Cynthia Bourgeault several years ago in Paris. Her teaching on contemplative prayer was like a missing puzzle piece...

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Thinking About a More Soul-Full Fall

Are you beginning to notice nature’s hints that fall is approaching? If not, you will soon. Like the physical shock of leaving the house without a sweater on the first cool day of the season, we can...

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Think about a Weekend Picnic – 12sept14

This weekend, may I suggest spending a little time with these words from A Testament of Devotion by Quaker mystic, Thomas Kelly. First of all, read it a couple of times…it’s rich. Savour each line as...

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Quote by author of “Anne of Green Gables”

  “It has always seemed to me that, amid all the commonplaces of life, I was very near to a kingdom of ideal beauty. Between it and me hung only a thin veil. I could never quite draw it aside, but...

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When your well is dry…

I just finished breakfast with my best friend, Ron. We always have great conversations, Ron and me – but this time it went to a new level….or maybe I should say…a new depth. Ron began to recount again...

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There is No New Technique…

Fascinating quote from one of my favorite books that I’ve recently reread. It deals with the process of finding, returning and remaining in that “sweet spot” of contemplative communion. from A...

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Creep into God

“Just as in earthly life lovers long for the moment when they are able to breathe forth their love for each other, to let their souls blend in a soft whisper, so the mystic longs for the moment when in...

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Pascal’s Mystical Moment

One this day in 1654, mathematician and scientist, Blaise Pascal had a profoundly spiritual experience. And like a good scientist, he grabbed a pen and paper to document it….at least the best he could....

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Meditative Music on Agnus Dei

During Holy Week my musical playlist usually consists of great a cappella choral music written on the Agnus Dei text in Latin. I find it perfect for meditating on the sacrificial death of Christ. Agnus...

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The Blessing – Rivertribe

I ran across Rivertribe in Montreal years ago. This group of Aussie believers made incredibly beautiful music with didjeridus and cool groves. Take a listen to this and let it bath your soul with...

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Meditative Video and Music by Erik Satie

Beautiful scenery. Beautiful Music. Enjoy! Meditative Video and Music by Erik Satie The post Meditative Video and Music by Erik Satie appeared first on Pray Like a Gourmet.

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Meditation – Alleluia by Eric Whitacre

  Meditation – Alleluia by Eric Whitacre   .mc4wp-form input[name="_mc4wp_required_but_not_really"] { display: none !important; } For occasional updates on all things Pray Like a Gourmet enter your...

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Just – Inspiration from the Song of Songs

Here’s an enchanting piece of rather minimal music based on the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) by David Lang. Give it a listen. If you want to enhance the experience do a lectio divina with Song of...

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Lectio Divinia

Lectio Divina is an ancient way of praying with the scriptures. It has been likened to “Feasting on the Word.” The four parts are first taking a bite (Lectio), then chewing on it (Meditatio). Next is...

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Our Need of Solitude

“One of the primary functions of solitude is to settle into ourselves in God’s presence. This is not easy and it takes time. But it is the answer to the heart cry that erupts when we have been...

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Think about a Weekend Picnic – 12sept14

This weekend, may I suggest spending a little time with these words from A Testament of Devotion by Quaker mystic, Thomas Kelly. First of all, read it a couple of times…it’s rich. Savour each line as...

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