The Other As Sacred Text
Help us to see a sacred text in every person we encounter today.Help us to see in our own face, in...
Read MorePosted by Roger Butts | May 20, 2022 | Contemplative Christianity, Contemplative Prayer, Meditation & Mindfulness, Poetry & Prayers, Short Teachings |
Help us to see a sacred text in every person we encounter today.Help us to see in our own face, in...
Read MorePosted by Roger Butts | May 9, 2022 | Journal |
Annie Dillard asked ‘who can ascend the hill of the lord?’ Well, here are some possibilities.
Read MorePosted by Roger Butts | Apr 11, 2022 | Contemplative Prayer, Journal, Poetry & Prayers |
Evening Prayer 4/11/18O God,Carry us when we are left without strength to walk on.Embolden us when...
Read MorePosted by Roger Butts | Apr 1, 2022 | Reflections |
The 17 year old knew that his vulnerability and brokenness was what allowed him to be present to his grandfather in his vulnerability and brokenness. Deep calls to deep.
Read MorePosted by Roger Butts | Mar 7, 2022 | Articles, Contemplative Christianity, Contemplative Prayer, Journal |
Against the boards of the boat
And the plank
and everything is empty.
and everything
is
peace
Posted by Roger Butts | Nov 10, 2021 | Journal, Poetry & Prayers |
There is of course the dinner party. Thomas Merton was laughing and drinking a beer. Siddhartha...
Read MorePosted by Roger Butts | Oct 26, 2021 | Contemplative Christianity, Poetry & Prayers |
Roger Butts shares a poetic prayer in the spirit of St. Francis. Enjoy!
Read MorePosted by Roger Butts | Aug 30, 2021 | Contemplative Christianity, Poetry & Prayers |
Roger Butts contemplates the many names of God in a poem. Enjoy!
Read MorePosted by Roger Butts | Aug 9, 2021 | Articles, Contemplative Christianity |
Roger Butts ponders the animating principles of his life and how they apply in his writing endeavors.
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