Tag: Lectio Divina
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John 1: Experiential Knowledge
Jesus’ invitation to “come and see” reminds us that knowing Christ is not merely information, but relationship. John 1 invites… READ MORE
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John 1: The Light
John’s light is beautiful, but it also reveals the rooms we have kept closed. This reflection invites us to imagine… READ MORE
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John 1: New Genesis
John’s Gospel opens like a new Genesis, inviting us to see Jesus as the Creator entering creation to renew it… READ MORE
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John 1: The Word Became Flesh
John opens his Gospel with creation, life, light, and the eternal Word. These first verses invite us to contemplate Christ… READ MORE
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Learning to See My Soul: A Reflection on Ch. 1 of The Interior Castle
A slow reflection on Teresa of Ávila’s Interior Castle, the soul as crystal, prayer as entrance, and the frightening but… READ MORE
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John 1: It’s Not About Me
John the Baptist reminds us that every true journey includes voices along the road that point us beyond ourselves. He… READ MORE
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“Learning to think conscientiously for oneself is on of the most important intellectual responsibilities in life. …carefully listen and learn strive toward being a mature thinker and a well-adjusted and gracious person.”
~ Kenneth R. Samples
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Exploring philosophy, science, culture, and faith, this blog invites readers to think deeply, question assumptions, and grow toward wisdom. With reflections that weave together reason, imagination, and lived experience, it seeks not easy answers but a more thoughtful way of engaging the world—and our responsibility within it.
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