In one of the most dramatic, significant and yet intimate, tender moments of the Gospels, the resurrected Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit onto His gathered disciples: “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ When he had said this, he breathed on them and […]
Archives for June 2023
The Breath of God
Breath Prayer for Silence
This breath prayer may seem at first a bit strange and difficult, but I assure you it works. I invite you to breathe in and out something we all need, but most of us do not get enough of: silence. Breathe in silence, and breathe out silence. And while doing so, listen to the subtle […]
Keep Hope Alive
We cannot live long or well without hope. Hope lingers on between our breathing in and breathing out. While there is breath in the body, there is always be some residue of hope in the soul. And being one of the most important gifts of the Spirit, we can always ask for greater hope. Hope […]