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RESOURCES FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
Livestream: The Poetry Broadcast by Billy Collins
Billy Collins continues to read poetry for the world on his Facebook page every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm. Join him at the link above.
Poem: “Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins
This classic poem of Collins draws a distinction between approaching a poem as something to be solved or unlocked rather than poetry as something to be playfully and creatively experienced. I think we are often tempted to read parables the same way. Rather than playfully turning our attention to them, we become too academically rigid in our approach, expecting there to be some single correct answer or solution to the parable.
Book: Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
This book was written in the 16th century by a Carmelite Friar and is a classic. The book speaks about cultivating an awareness of God’s presence in every moment, even in (and especially in) the mundane.
Book: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zin
This book, from outside the Christian tradition, teaches some of the basic concepts of mindfulness meditation and the art of paying attention. First published in 1994, it has become a consistent best-seller in the area of spiritual practice and living well.
Thoughts on Faith 