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In the Desert of the Heart

The Abbey of Misrule • 523 implied HN points • 11 Mar 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Inner silence matters more than external quiet. Calming the inner noise is what allows the Holy Spirit to dwell in the heart.
  2. Our identities, words, and stories become cages that block spiritual growth. Letting go of self-made opinions and returning to simple, childlike openness creates space for real transformation.
  3. Spiritual change is quiet, hidden work that grows through stillness and prayer. Even amid outer chaos, trusting God and deliberately making room for silence lets the soul be purified.

Becoming prayer

Silentium • 659 implied HN points • 26 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Being in silence can help deepen our connection to prayer. It's a good way to focus and reflect on our thoughts.
  2. Taking time for quiet moments can lead to peace and clarity in our lives. It's worth making it a regular practice.
  3. Inviting silence into our daily routine can transform how we think and feel. It allows us to slow down and appreciate the moment.

How do I pray?

Silentium • 519 implied HN points • 03 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Prayer can be a moment of silence and reflection. It's a chance to pause and connect with your feelings.
  2. Practicing prayer is personal and can look different for everyone. There’s no right or wrong way to approach it.
  3. Creating a quiet space for prayer can help enhance the experience. Finding a calm environment makes it easier to focus.

Arthur Brooks: Suffer Like a Marine

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 537 implied HN points • 06 Feb 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Pain is a natural signal and often important for growth, so trying to erase all pain is both impossible and undesirable. Suffering comes from how strongly you resist pain, so lowering resistance is a better goal than eliminating pain.
  2. Nonresistance means accepting pain without fear, anger, or self-pity, which lets you feel pain without multiplying your suffering. When you stop railing against pain, its power over you weakens.
  3. You can build nonresistance by deliberately facing hardship (like tough training) and by practices such as prayer or mental preparation that help you accept what comes. The real skill is applying these habits when pain is unwanted, not just when you choose it.

Going Under, Coming Up

The Abbey of Misrule • 989 implied HN points • 06 Jan 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Baptism and illness are framed as forms of rebirth that strip away pride and the false self, drawing a person into deeper dependence on God and a simpler, more childlike way of being.
  2. A conscious withdrawal from public life and the internet is being taken to recover health and rediscover the joy of writing, with a shift toward pilgrimage, nature, storytelling, and a slower, less regular publishing rhythm.
  3. All future writings will be free to read and supported by a voluntary subscription model so that able readers can fund the work and make it accessible to those who cannot pay, with paid tiers offering community access and extra perks.
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Can Vibe Coding Make Me a Better Catholic?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 329 implied HN points • 11 Feb 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Advanced AI is being used to build faith-focused mental health tools, showing tech can be turned toward religious practice and pastoral care.
  2. State-of-the-art models like Claude feel almost superhuman, and that sense of completeness makes people nervous about how fast AI is evolving and what it could change in our lives.
  3. Sincere, faith-oriented projects coming from unexpected creators prompt suspicion, highlighting tensions around authenticity, trust, and the role of technology in spiritual life.

A Pretty Good Offer

The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber • 6132 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. The story of Simeon and Anna holding baby Jesus is a powerful message about opposition and revealing inner thoughts.
  2. Practicing forgiveness is challenging - especially forgiving those who have hurt us personally.
  3. God offers the cleansing power of grace to free us from fears, resentment, and self-loathing.

About the Asbury Revival

Tipping Point Prophecy Update by Jimmy Evans • 8058 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. The Asbury Revival started at a small Christian college in Kentucky and quickly spread through prayer and worship.
  2. The student-led revival prompted repentance, action, and love, contrasting with the anger seen at other universities.
  3. Revival may not be a sign of the end times, but it brings hope for spiritual awakening and positive change in society.

On longing and the Asbury Revival.

The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber • 7645 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. The Asbury Revival in a small town in Kentucky is characterized by simplicity and humility, focusing on prayer and singing led by young college students.
  2. Critiques and analyses of the revival on social media highlight exhaustion from culture wars and the idolatry of ideology, detracting from the open-hearted awe and curiosity it aims to inspire.
  3. Despite past discomfort, the author longs for the authenticity and connection seen in the Asbury Revival, desiring to be un-self-conscious in devotion to God.

War

Tessa Fights Robots • 25 implied HN points • 28 Feb 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. War brutalizes innocent people everywhere, forcing civilians to run, suffer, lose loved ones, and die while those who start the wars stay detached and desensitized.
  2. People should pray together for peace and justice for everyone, refusing to see geopolitics only as "our team" versus "their team" and asking the Creator to protect all innocents.
  3. Prayer should be paired with living consistently with those prayers and with looking for new, effective, nonviolent ways to resist war and promote fair, lasting solutions; learn from thoughtful voices and support actions that actually help protect people.

How do you talk to God?

Disaffected Newsletter • 1798 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Talking to God can feel confusing, especially if you're not sure He exists. It's okay to want to reach out even if you have doubts.
  2. Many people struggle with the feeling of not deserving help when asking for guidance. Remember, it's natural to seek support, regardless of your beliefs.
  3. Feeling like a fraud for wanting to connect with God is common. Just know that it's okay to explore your feelings and thoughts about spirituality.

Iowa, the news, and the March

The Pillar • 1356 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Iowa's ecclesiastical situations may be a sign of changes to come in the future.
  2. Allegations against a spiritual director show the importance of addressing abusive conduct in spiritual relationships.
  3. Bishops' actions and responses in various countries reflect significant shifts in church dynamics.

Re-story

SOAR with Sara Hagerty • 904 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Choosing a word for the year is a personal tradition for some people, but it's not a magical practice.
  2. Taking time for reflection and renewal at the start of the year can lead to new perspectives and insights.
  3. Considering a 're-story' approach can offer a fresh outlook on familiar challenges with the potential for growth and change.

Why We Pray: Israel, Gaza and Complexity Tolerance

The Bigger Picture • 1238 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Prayer can help us navigate complex and uncertain times, offering a blend of personal and social connection, and providing a unique space for agency and emotional processing.
  2. Expanding our 'complexity tolerance' is essential in a world filled with overwhelming information; by building emotional resilience and cognitive flexibility, we can better handle and make sense of complexity.
  3. Prayer is not about escape, but a way to engage truth and beauty even in the face of horror, providing a connection to deeper truths and a return to inner sanctuaries of tranquility and vulnerability.

5 Quick Things #300 🥕

The Commonplace • 1257 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Starting something new like a newsletter or blog can be a leap of faith, but worth it
  2. Consistency is key when starting a newsletter on a platform like Substack
  3. Embrace small beginnings and stay true to your voice when writing online

Offering: February 11, 2024

Tarot Offerings • 589 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. The post discusses the idea of humility as being linked to responsiveness, love, and the ability to self-confront and change.
  2. The importance of humility in writing and recognizing the limitations of one's words to avoid overestimating their impact or reach.
  3. Reflecting on the story of Joseph, the post emphasizes how humility enables self-confrontation, which is necessary for growth and making meaningful contributions.

A Liturgy of Death

Becoming Noble • 1156 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Belief systems need action to thrive; faith dies if not lived out.
  2. The importance of integrating actions with beliefs to transcend post-modern culture.
  3. Establishing rituals and liturgy is crucial for sustaining faith and belief.

Underneath It All

NOW IS GOOD • 687 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Small acts of cleanliness can bring a sense of control and calm.
  2. Living in a fast-paced world may lead to feeling overwhelmed and detached.
  3. Amidst chaos, it's important to hold onto compassion and hope for peace.

‘Isä Raimo’ - The bishop casting deep in frozen Finland

The Pillar • 314 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Helsinki experienced extremely cold temperatures but saw a slight increase in the weather.
  2. The Diocese of Helsinki welcomed a new bishop after a period of vacancy, covering all of Finland.
  3. Bishop Raimo Goyarrola is actively involved in various projects to strengthen the Catholic Church in Finland, such as establishing a theological school, Catholic school, and enhancing digital evangelization.

Something you asked for

SOAR with Sara Hagerty • 275 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Feedback was requested on SOAR, and the monthly adoration printable was made more accessible based on suggestions
  2. Readers can access the monthly adoration printable at the provided link
  3. There is a 7-day free trial available for those interested in reading more content

Be like incense

Silentium • 239 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer
  1. Contemplating true nature and the Divine leads to transformation and a sense of unchanging presence.
  2. Burning like incense symbolizes the process of self-discovery and inner transformation.
  3. Through practices like meditation, self-inquiry, and prayer, one can burn away the false self to reveal their True Nature and attain Divine Union.