Roger Butts

Psalm 2

Posted by Roger Butts | Dec 30, 2020 | Contemplative Christianity, Poetry & Prayers |

Roger Butts shares another psalm with us. Enjoy!

Emmanuel

Posted by Roger Butts | Dec 21, 2020 | Articles, Contemplative Christianity, Psychology & Personal Growth, Religion & Philosophy |

In this moving contribution to our holiday series, Roger Butts opens up about his spiritual journey, all that he struggled to reconcile, and why Emmanuel is his favorite name.

Psalm 1

Posted by Roger Butts | Dec 7, 2020 | Contemplative Christianity, Poetry & Prayers, Reflections, Religion & Philosophy |

Roger Butts offers our readers a contemplative psalm. Enjoy this short reflection.

A Prayer for Our Time

Posted by Roger Butts | Nov 16, 2020 | Contemplative Christianity, Journal, Poetry & Prayers |

Rev. Roger Butts gives us a prayer for our time. You might find this is a useful interlude into contemplative silence.

But Mostly Life is Like This

Posted by Roger Butts | Nov 3, 2020 | Journal, Meditation & Mindfulness, Psychology & Personal Growth, Short Teachings |

Grace abounds. Domination abounds. Life abounds. Enjoy a short reflection and prayer from Roger Butts.

God Say A Word

Posted by Roger Butts | Oct 26, 2020 | Articles, Contemplative Christianity, Journal, Religion & Philosophy |

Another great post from Roger Butts about how sometimes we just want God to say something, say anything.

Kenosis/Solidarity

Posted by Roger Butts | Oct 12, 2020 | Psychology & Personal Growth, Religion & Philosophy, Short Teachings |

In a short teaching and with a prayer, Roger Butts clarifies the often missed though necessary process required to engage in the deep work of kenosis, the very heart of the Jesus project. This one’s not to be missed.

How To Stay Grounded and Centered in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted by Roger Butts | Oct 5, 2020 | Articles, Psychology & Personal Growth |

Following up on his hugely popular post about how to stay grounded during a difficult election cycle, Rev. Roger Butts, a staff chaplain at Penrose St. Francis Health Services, offers crucial advice on how to stay grounded during this pandemic with a candid discussion about developing an end of life plan with family and loved ones. Thanks, Roger!

5 Things To Consider To Keep Yourself Sane This Election Cycle (and one image from a James Baldwin essay)

Posted by Roger Butts | Sep 8, 2020 | Articles, Psychology & Personal Growth |

With an important election coming up in the United States, our writers have offered to share some thoughts about how to stay grounded, open, compassionate and caring in the midst of all the political debates. Roger Butts kicks things off with these five things to consider.