From Brother Paul Quenon of the Abbey of Gethsemane: Contemplation is simply maybe a big fat word for gratitude. To sense the presence of God in life and around me and in other people gives me a very deep gratitude. Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, May 6, 2011 If contemplation is gratitude, it may be that [...]
Category Archive for 'Gratitude'
Water from the Side of Christ
Posted in Acceptance, Gratitude, Mercy, Prayer, Prayers on Sep 2nd, 2010
“Anima Christi” – 4 (1. Soul of Christ, sanctify me.) (2. Body of Christ, save me.) (3. Blood of Christ, inebriate me.) – – – – – Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Aqua lateris Christi, lava me. Who of us is not aware of the need for cleansing? We are all sinners, [...]
Who Is Worthy?
Posted in Acceptance, Gratitude, Justice, Suffering on Oct 9th, 2009
Late one afternoon I rode my bicycle to the city hall gardens, where the fountains are enjoyable, and oftentimes the people as well. This particular day, I happened upon Pat Fitzpatrick, a dedicated advocate for the homeless, who was there with his signs. The captions started me thinking about which human needs can rightfully be [...]
I give you thanks, O God, for all the blessings of my life. I thank you for the blessings I recognize and also for the ones that don’t look much like blessings. I thank you for your promise to work in everything for good. I thank you for your constant love to me, a sinner, [...]
Quotations on gratitude for Thanksgiving and every season: If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice. (Meister Eckhart) For happiness is not what makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy. (David Steindl-Rast, A Listening Heart) I’ve gotten to the point in life where I [...]