The 60-Second Sabbath

Amma

  • Amma, Abba, Beloved, Spirit

    To these I relate as I meditate:     Amma,    Abba,    Beloved,    Spirit. These I repeat when I sense defeat:     Amma,    Abba,    Beloved,    Spirit These I breathe as I grace receive:    … Continue reading

  • Troubled Hearts

    I have days of frustration,wondering how I'll continue,close to giving up. And I'll lay in bedand imagine God in the room,drawing close,putting a stilling hand to my forehead,sayng something needed, like,"I know it's rough,"or "I'm here with you,"or "Open your heart–just a… Continue reading

  • Back through the Gate

    Amma.Abba. I offer theseat the beginning of my prayers–or often as the substance of my prayers–as symbols of assent,as symbols of ascent,a yes to the divine,the desire for transcendence,the opening of heart, mind and spirit to transformation,back through the gate,back… Continue reading

  • Amma

    Breathe in. "Abba." Breathe out. "Abba." One of the ways I pray is to silently repeat words or phrases, often matched to my breathing (if sitting) or my steps (if walking). This is nothing unique, but an ancient way of… Continue reading