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The Significance of Christian Meditation: A Formation Talk

The Significance of Christian Meditation: A Formation Talk

In Heartspace Davao’s recent monthly formation, Fr. Pachomius addressed the question: How can meditation, this non-thinking state, be significant in the life of a Christian? How can something so simple be prayer? To some, the practice might seem merely a way of relaxing, a means of polishing our ability to concentrate. But these are mere add-ons, says Father, accidental benefits. Meditation is, above all, about relationship. Ultimately, its goal is for us to experience God as provider, savior, friend, companion,…

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Trust and Surrender: Thoughts from an Intensive Meditation Retreat

Trust and Surrender: Thoughts from an Intensive Meditation Retreat

Every now and again, it benefits one to step back from life – to breathe, to take stock, to reset one’s perspective. This past August 18 to 25, I was fortunate to do just that, joining a group of meditators from Heartspace Manila on retreat at the Abbey of the Transfiguration, Heartspace’s birthplace in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. The Intensive Meditation Retreat (IMR) has long been offered by Heartspace to its meditators, and for some of us is an annual practice. It…

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The Call to Live with Open Hearts (A Homily on Heartspace’s 16th Anniversary)

The Call to Live with Open Hearts (A Homily on Heartspace’s 16th Anniversary)

Heartspace was founded in 2008 on the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and each year marks its founding anniversary on this feast of its titular Patron. Last June 7, at the 16th anniversary commemoration of Heartspace, founder Rev. Fr. Pachomius Ma. San Juan OSB delivered the following homily: What do you and I do when we meet someone who is unloveable, hurts us through an unforgivable act, or really is deserving of our judgment and condemnation? I wonder…

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