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Join Orbis Books Publisher, Robert Ellsberg, as he discusses "My Dear Far-Nearness The Holy Trinity as Spiritual Practice", with Robert A Jonas, author, in this One On One Interview.Get your copy today: https://maryknoll.link/f0nCheck out more Orbis Book Authors and One On One Interviews: https://maryknollsociety.org/podcast/The Holy Trinity of Christian theology is either incomprehensible or hopelessly abstract to most people. Why bother with it today? Robert A. Jonas reveals, in this strikingly original work, how opening the mysteries of the Trinity is key to discovering the Divine within and around us. As the poet Rumi said, “Don’t look for me in a human shape. I am inside your looking.” This approach to the Trinity, although faithful to ancient Christian doctrines, is not focused on dogma or belief, exploring instead spiritual practices that transform our awareness of God, each other, and ourselves.Dr. Robert A. Jonas is a spiritual guide, psychotherapist, author, environmental activist, and musician. He is the founder and director of The Empty Bell, a contemplative retreat center and sanctuary for Christian-Buddhist dialogue and practice in Western Massachusetts. He earned a doctorate in education and psychology at Harvard, followed by several years in practice. Jonas then entered Weston Jesuit School of Theology…
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Today the entire Church celebrates World Mission Day, an event created by Pope Pius XI in 1926. Since that time, now nearly 100 years ago, the Pope composes a message for the reflective meditation by Catholics worldwide. It is intended to deepen the missionary consciousness and commitment of all the faithful. The title of this year’s message is: “You shall be my Witnesses,” (Acts 1:8).
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On this episode of Among the People, we interview our Director of Music, Worship, & Ritual, Chris Reilly.Chris, a leader in pastoral music, gives us a glimpse into the world of someone whose made music for the Church for decades! We’ll cover his life, how he was influenced by music, a brief history of sacred music, as well as the shifts he's seeing in the Church including, a surprising shift towards a more traditional celebration of worship. Chris will also give us his expert insights and thoughts on the future of music in the Church!If you're a big fan of Maryknoll's Christmas Concerts or a fan of Music in general, you won't want to miss this episode.
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Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and MartyrJn 12:24-26Jesus said to his disciples:"Amen, amen, I say to you,unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies,it remains just a grain of wheat;but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”
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