by Bradley UMC | Sep 5, 2022 | Meditation Moment
The desert fathers and mothers are those who went out into the desert around Egypt in the first centuries of the Christian faith. They were seeking to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ by being alone in prayer with God. In this way, monastic communities came into...
by Bradley UMC | Aug 29, 2022 | Meditation Moment
Here is a saying from an early Christian desert mother, Amma Sarah, who was aware of the depth of her spirituality. She did not need approval of anyone for who she was for the inner journey she had undertaken. Not willing to be diminished by foolish and arrogant men,...
by Bradley UMC | Aug 22, 2022 | Meditation Moment
The following words are from Teilhard de Chardin as he invites us to slow down and have patience as God works creatively in our life. Trust in the Slow Work of God Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach...
by Bradley UMC | Aug 15, 2022 | Meditation Moment
Thomas Merton was perhaps the most beloved Christian master of the twentieth century. Listen to his thoughts on faith titled, “I Will Trust You Always”. My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it...
by Bradley UMC | Aug 10, 2022 | Meditation Moment
Today’s meditation comes from a desert father of the early church, Sahdona the Syrian. Let us embrace the burning fire of God’s love within our hearts, for the heart’s purity is born from our closeness to him. It is only by unfailing focused gazing that the spirit...
