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The Desert Of No Obvious Name: On Addiction, Recovery, and Spiritual Malady (Lectio Divina)
Most of us know the saying from recovery circles: don’t get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. It is practical wisdom for the alcoholic and addict. But this post asks whether it is something more — whether hunger, anger, loneliness, and exhaustion are not just warnings for those in recovery, but the universal conditions…
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Lectio: War Against Despair
In this compelling Lectio Divina, Thomas Merton challenges us to confront despair with unwavering hope in the power of the Cross. He describes our spiritual journey as a desert where we must face despair but never surrender to it, continually battling with the hope rooted in Christ’s victory. This reflection inspires believers to persevere…