God comes to us in the form of our Guru, our Teacher, our Ishta, as this very moving story from one of the great Swamis of the Ramakrishna Order in India illustrates. Follow the link to read the story of Kusum and her beloved Guru. For more information on the Ramakrishna Mission please visit their… Continue reading The Assurance of Sri Ramakrishna
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A Reflection on the Virtue of Tolerance
Here and Now
Oswald Chambers – Christian author, teacher and minister – was born in Scotland in 1874. He wrote extensively with clarity and precision on discipleship and obedience to God in the Christian faith. Even though his teachings are directed to followers of Jesus, the essence of his teachings is universal. He does not mince words. And… Continue reading Here and Now
Smile at Fear
In today’s ongoing pandemic culture, fear has taken on a whole new meaning. As people of faith, we are expected to handle ourselves in the face of adversity and fear with calm and courage, but it can become an endurance test for even the most faithful when circumstances persist. In the following article, the beloved American Buddhist nun and author, Pema Chodron, offers a perspective on dealing with fear and anxiety that is relevant to the uncertainty many are facing in our changing world.
Thoughts on Renunciation
Click on the title link for a deeper perspective on the current situation at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. From Episcopal priest and blogger, Jim Friedrich.
Be a Light
Whether big or small, any light is better than darkness. Think of the stars in the sky. There are millions of them and however small each one appears to be, they leave us speechless in their beauty when strewn across the sprawling canvas of a night sky. Not to mention, the patterns they create have… Continue reading Be a Light