La Badia is open for prayer every day but Monday. The liturgy is sung; the rest of the time is silent. There is always a volunteer, sister, or brother present, holding the space for those worshipping. The other morning I was the only person there other than a woman volunteer. In the midst of the silence she came to me and, in Italian, told me a long story about needing to leave to call her doctor and would I stay there. She departed and soon reappeared to continue her story and then look for one of the brothers so she could leave. Moments later a brother came in and knelt in prayer, and the woman left.
What might I discern from this small happening? That I am part of this community just by being their daily. Maybe the woman has seen me before, or maybe she trusted me from the energy. God energy is more powerful and pervasive that we can articulate. It’s beyond understanding, but we know it when we feel it. God energy is expressed through prayer.
Can you imagine the energy in the world if everyone prayed? Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. This idea profoundly appeals to me. It is the reason I have chosen not to pay attention to the news, but to pray the news. It’s another way of holding the space.
What might I discern from this small happening? That I am part of this community just by being their daily. Maybe the woman has seen me before, or maybe she trusted me from the energy. God energy is more powerful and pervasive that we can articulate. It’s beyond understanding, but we know it when we feel it. God energy is expressed through prayer.
Can you imagine the energy in the world if everyone prayed? Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. This idea profoundly appeals to me. It is the reason I have chosen not to pay attention to the news, but to pray the news. It’s another way of holding the space.
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