Contemplative Life

  • Lectio Divina: Far Away

    Lectio Divina: Far Away

    Thomas Merton warns against environments and relationships rooted in deception, mockery, and exploitation, urging believers to practice discernment and seek communities shaped by honesty, humility, and genuine love. This reflection highlights the spiritual danger of false friendship and the call to cultivate integrity and compassion in our shared life.

  • Lectio: Your Spiritual Pores

    Lectio: Your Spiritual Pores

    In this reflective Lectio Divina, Isaac Slater, OSCO, explores the transformative impact of silence on our spiritual lives. He illustrates how silence opens our “spiritual pores,” allowing for greater openness and availability to God’s presence. By letting our guard down, we experience a profound sense of freedom and liberation. This reflection encourages readers to…