Meditation Reflection at The Episcopal Church in Almaden, San Jose
Meditation Reflection: ‘Fear and The Christian Life’ by Cecily Whiteside
“For many Christians, fear is a constant companion. It’s no wonder that God told us in the Bible, “fear not,” 365 times....While God promises to walk through life with us, He does not promise an easy path. He is much more interested in our being like Jesus rather than being happy or comfortable....." Come join us on our community website and find some inspiration in this meditation reflection.
Meditation Reflection: Versions of The Lord’s Prayer
Meditation Reflection: Versions of the Lord’s Prayer
”The Lord’s Prayer is the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples, when they asked him how they should pray. Most Christians know the prayer by heart in their own language, and it is used today by every Christian tradition, though there are sometimes minor variations in the wording. It has a place in every Anglican act of worship, and forms a pattern for prayer for Christians….”
Follow this link to view and hear 5 versions of the Lord’s Prayer to meditate upon :)
Meditation Reflection: When my mind grows weak
A new meditation reflection has been posted:
"When I was young, I read the Bible verse “Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day” and thought of my actual body becoming weaker as I grew older. Now that I am older, I realize I am more concerned about my mind and memory becoming weaker..."
Follow this link to enjoy a good read :)
Meditation Reflection: Shoe Shine Honor
“My son loved to have his boots polished by a shoe-shiner, especially enjoying sharing stories with the person. Since my son’s death, I occasionally have donated money in his name to a shoe-shiner. Waiting in an airport recently…
Meditation Group: The Beginning
Meditation became an important part of my daily routine, as I found a peace and joy in connecting with God and slowly learned to accept Her unconditional love for me. I struggled with consenting to be in Her presence when I had been angry and judgmental. Slowly I let go of the struggle in realizing I can come into Her presence because of her love for me and not because I am worthy by own actions…