incense

The actions of the Holy One draw us right back into the ordinary.

Julie Ann Stevens
Julie Ann Stevens

Prayer is Lofty and Wispy

Indeed, prayer can get pretty lofty. Our initial reaction to a sense of lofty prayer might provoke images of fancy windows and ornate clothing and literally high places. Surely, those places and forms of prayer do exist. However, when I claim prayer as both lofty and wispy, it is a reference to one of my favorite symbols of God—incense.

Topics: Contemplative Practice

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Our Mission is to assist in the ongoing work of discerning God's presence, both within ourselves and in the world; provide guidance in the search for wisdom; teach all forms of contemplative prayer; offer training in the inner work of the spiritual life.

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