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While we are sheltering in place, treat yourself by watching this PBS special readily available on the internet. Howard Thurman was born at the beginning of the twentieth century and became the spiritual mentor to the modern Civil Rights movement. Thurman became a contemplative and found God in nature and in meditation and silence as well as traditional sources of faith. He challenged the racial and religious divides in the United States and was one of the first African Americans to go to India, meet with Mahatma Ghandhi and adopt nonviolence as a strategy for social justice…

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midlifecontemplative is the outgrowth of years of faith and “followship” for both Marcia and Tom. In ministry together for over 30 years, we have been affirmed that it is the movement from one’s head to one’s heart which integrates our beliefs and actions. And, in particular, we have discovered the practice of the contemplative disciplines as the most decisive factor in a deep and centered life with God.

For Today

An Anxious Person’s Prayer

O, Holy Spirit, give me stillness of soul in you.

Calm the turmoil within, with the gentleness of your peace.

Quiet the anxiety within, with a deep trust in you.

Heal the wounds of sin within, with the joy of your forgiveness.

Strengthen the faith within, with the awareness of your presence.

Confirm the hope within, with the knowledge of your strength.

Give fullness to the love within. with an outpouring of your love.

O Holy Spirit, be to me a source of light, strength, and courage

so that I may hear your call ever more clearly

and follow you more generously.

-William Browning, CP

“Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Matthew 11:28-30