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Month: July 2025

Contemplation in a Divided World: The Silent Revolution of Peace

Contemplation in a Divided World: The Silent Revolution of Peace

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Based on a talk by Rev. Fr. Pachomius Ma. San Juan, OSB We live in a world gripped by unrest. Armed conflicts between nations, rising economic inequality, and deep social and racial divides. From tensions in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, to the war in Ukraine and the crises in our own communities, we are surrounded by pain that seems too vast to comprehend, let alone heal. And yet, amid all this, we are invited to ask:
What is the…

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Smashing the Mirror: Meditation and the Journey to Authentic Union with Christ

Smashing the Mirror: Meditation and the Journey to Authentic Union with Christ

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Based on a talk by Rev. Fr. Pachomius Ma. San Juan, OSB “May He strengthen you in His glorious might with ample power to meet whatever comes with fortitude, patience and joy…”
— Colossians 1:11–12 There is a power we desperately need today. Not merely the strength to survive, but to endure with patience, joy, and courage. That power does not come from within us. It comes from Christ, our supreme power source. Only when we are plugged into His presence…

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How Do You Know Your Prayer Is Authentic? Criteria for Real Encounters with God

How Do You Know Your Prayer Is Authentic? Criteria for Real Encounters with God

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Based on a talk by Rev. Fr. Pachomius Ma. San Juan, OSB In a world of noise and inner restlessness, prayer offers peace. But how do we know that what we experience in prayer is truly of God, and not just an emotional high or self-generated comfort? Whether in Christian meditation or other forms of prayer, a few criteria help us discern the authenticity of our spiritual experiences. They remind us that prayer is not measured by how good we…

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Meditation: A Path to the Heart of Prayer

Meditation: A Path to the Heart of Prayer

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Based on a talk by Rev. Fr. Pachomius Ma. San Juan, OSB Across cultures and faiths, meditation has long been practiced as a path to inner stillness and divine connection. From Sufi mystics in Islam to Zen practitioners in Buddhism, from Hasidic Jews to Hindu sages and Christian monks, meditation has quietly spanned traditions, serving as a shared language of the soul. This universality does not dilute its power; rather, it highlights a deep truth: all people yearn for God….

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