Author: Roger Butts
Who Can Ascend?
Posted by Roger Butts | May 9, 2022 | Journal |
Annie Dillard asked ‘who can ascend the hill of the lord?’ Well, here are some possibilities.
Read MoreEvening Prayer
Posted by Roger Butts | Apr 11, 2022 | Contemplative Prayer, Journal, Poetry & Prayers |
Presence and the broken heart
Posted 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 MoreWhat Centering Prayer is Like
Posted 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
On St. Francis
Posted by Roger Butts | Oct 26, 2021 | Contemplative Christianity, Poetry & Prayers |
So anyway, the first name of god is mother
Posted by Roger Butts | Aug 30, 2021 | Contemplative Christianity, Poetry & Prayers |
The Spirit and Flesh Are One
Posted 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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