In two apparently contradictory celebrations, we are directed towards a shared truth – one that is needed more now than ever before
Tag - meditation
Mark Lindsay
Do unto others
I often hear that people like Jesus’ encapsulation of the Law and Prophets in what has become known as the Golden Rule from Matthew 7. Or at least they like the sentiment behind it but wonder whether it is even able to...
Christopher Porter
The gift of patience
The scriptures have a lot to say about waiting. The psalmist calls out ‘how long’ almost more often than any other prayer. At times, it can seem that God is just far off or even indifferent to our circumstances, but as...
Colleen O'Reilly
On Gratitude
Gratitude is one way to enhance our resilience and endurance in these difficult days. Psychologists tell us that our brains our wired for the negative—a survival instinct so that we are always prepared for the worst...
Dorothy Lee
Freedom and Love
One of the things that it is easy to forget while “we” are in isolation is that not all of us are so lucky. Those who have been designated “essential” workers have been out and about, putting themselves in potential...
Scott Kirkland
The trees on the mountains
"What can I do? I return to my body which slows my thoughts, soon my memories no longer disturb me, then I can look around with new eyes. All my past now appears to me as moments of consciousness." A meditation from Dr...
Cullan Joyce
Presence and Paraclete
‘But Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ (John 14:5) is Thomas’ anguished cry as Jesus announced his imminent departure from the disciples in that upper room the night before his...
Confidence in times of uncertainty
How’s your blood pressure? COVID-19 is leading to lock-downs the likes of which we have not seen in generations. The share market is taking everyone on a downward spiral that not even the scariest amusement park ride...
Gary Heard
Long-Distance Worship – An Idea From The Rabbis
Over the centuries, the logistical issues of participating in worship exercised the Jewish ancestors of our faith.
Fergus King
Confluence a pioneer in the emergence of meditation research in Australia
Cullan Joyce, Confluence and Catholic Theological College Inspired by the Mind and Life Organisation, in 2016 Confluence developed a plan for a conference that would examine the relationship between different traditions...
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