On Wednesday during
prayer the reading was from the Beatitudes.
Neil had been inspired by a book shared by his son: Sermon
on the Mount by Emmett Fox. We
focused our attention on considering the words:
“Blessed are the poor in
spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
From Neil:
To follow up on our
discussion: If we are going to try and banish the everyday dross on the brain
and let in the Good News! … Are there
any prayers or Christian -like mantra that might be helpful? Below are some
examples. You may find better mental incentives, but we'll call these
starters.
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from Lao Tzu
Fill your bowl to the brim
and it will spill.
Keep sharpening your knife
and it will blunt.
Chase after money & security and your heart will never unclench.
Care about people’s approval
and you will be their prisoner.
Do your work, then step back
, the only path to serenity.
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Be content in what you
have
, rejoice in the way
things
are.
When you realize there is nothing
lacking,
The whole world
belongs to
you. Lao Tzu
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Listen readily to holy reading and devote yourself
to prayer.
Every day
with tears and sighs confess your past sins
to God in prayer
and change from
these evil ways
in the future. St.
Benedict, Chap. 4
Peace…Neil
