Dear All of Us,
Some random reflections.
Let's pray - muse together,
no hurry, prayerful pondering,
open to free, freeing
Spirit Sight.
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Doctrines, dogmas,
creeds, catechisms
tell us what to see.
Mysticism shows
us how to see.
Doctrines, dogmas,
creeds, catechisms
are somebody's
frozen concepts
about what is -
idea knowing.
Mysticism is
participation in
what is -
a lived,
dynamic knowing.
Sex manuals tell us
about love making.
Love making
is getting lost
in love -
a dynamic,
love lived knowing
BIG DIFFERENCE!!
Mysticism is
getting lost in
The Love
That Is God
right where
we are,
as we are
bills, dishes, job,
relatives, talents,
weaknesses,
gifts and graces,
"Sweet Sweaty Real"
lost in living Love -
"God is love."
1 John 4:8
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Love is being present to
the innermost of the other.
Relating surface to surface
is limited, limiting and lonely.
Relating center to center
is unitive, intimate -
altogether divine.
"Abide in me
as I abide in you."
John 15: 4
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We pray with
words and ideas
to get started.
They are like
a booster rocket.
Once in orbit,
words and ideas
drop off
in favor of
the vastness of
Spirit Space.
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Creation is the
passionate evolution,
the joyous unfolding
of Love Intoxicated
Goodness
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I'm not sure of who said it,
I am sure of what was said:
the second coming is
the rest of history.
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Expanding Consciousness
As Mother God nurtures us,
grows us fuller and freer,
we see and sense
more and more
the wonders
of our home
here in Creation.
Just a bit ago
we reckoned there were
six stars in the galaxy
for each one of us.
Now we know there are
at least six galaxies
for each one of us.
As my year and a half old
Grand Son, Ollie the Younger,
says
"Wowwwww!
Wonder to behold.
Wonder to be held.
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Thanks for letting me share.
These reflections are freely,
and I pray freeingly,
random.
There is nothing random,
though,
about my love for you.
It's centered,
deep and constant.
Your Brother
John Frank
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Just about every
church and charity
in town
right now are
pitching pledges
and
contributions
.
Well, hang on to your money,
but if you can,
gave a hand,
by letting
others folks
know about
frankly speaking.
That would be great
and greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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MORE THANKS
Like so many of us,
I am deeply grateful for
Richard Rohr.
Over the years
I have enjoyed and valued
a number of
personal contacts with him.
His insights and sharings
have often been the stimulus
for my reflection and sharing here.
Just this week the lead pierce
about mysticism is an example.
Richard has stepped back
from leadership at the
The Center for
Action and Contemplation
due to age and health.
Let's hold him in love and prayer.
A little note of care and support
sure would be a blessed gift
and lift.
Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
The Center For Action And Contemplation
1705 Five Points Road, SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
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Looking forward
to seeing you next week.
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