Comments on: Tending the Holy Thursdays – 7 Practices of the Desert Mothers and Fathers https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/ Nurturing a vibrant healthy spirituality Sat, 14 Nov 2015 19:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6624 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 19:01:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6624 In reply to Nancy Ruegg.

earthiness also reminds us that we are dust and will be dust. It is God’s breath that gives us life and who we are. The word earthiness is really lingering with me today….

]]> By: Nancy Ruegg https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6623 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:50:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6623 In reply to Jean Wise.

Indeed: “Earthiness” adds more dimension to the word. Humility is a natural outgrowth of being deeply grounded in our all-powerful, all-wise God. The deeper we grow in him, the less “self” matters!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6622 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:41:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6622 In reply to Lisa notes.

I know, I know I too thought it was Buddhist and now am discovering it in all sorts of Christian writings too. Good thought for us but like I said we need to unlearn too. I love some of the new research out now about how the brain continues to grow and learn no matter our age. encouraging. have a wonderful weekend, Lisa

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6621 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:38:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6621 In reply to Ceil.

Every time I read about them I learn something new. I know they did have some extreme practices and I don’t agree with everything but what a rich heritage they left for us. Have a wonderful weekend, Ceil!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6620 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:37:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6620 In reply to Nancy Ruegg.

Love hummus too. And don’t you love the meaning of it: earthiness. sounds so grounded. roots deep into God. stable. nourishing. so many good related words. have a delightful weekend, Nancy

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6619 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:36:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6619 In reply to Martha Orlando.

I know the practice of silence has been surprisingly deep for me. If you would have told me that years ago, I would have never believed you. HA amazing how God works in us right?

]]> By: Lisa notes https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6618 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 20:24:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6618 “A beginner’s mind” – that’s the one I’m least familiar with from the Desert Mothers and Fathers. I’ve heard it more from the Buddhist traditions, so I’m glad to see it pop up here from centuries ago. 🙂 I love the thought of it, and would like to practice it more and more myself.

]]> By: Ceil https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6617 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 03:42:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6617 Hi Jean! I’m a bit of a hummus lover myself!
On the surface, a life of this kind is so attractive. Quiet. Prayer. Solitude. I suppose I’d really go nuts after a while, but I do admire the Desert Parents. Their prayer lives must have been amazing. My only hope is that God will give me the grace I need in the feeble prayers I pray!
Blessings,
Ceil

]]> By: Nancy Ruegg https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6616 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:00:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6616 I had to smile when I read that the word “humility” comes from the root word, “hummus.” I love hummus! I’m talking about the chick-pea mash that makes such a delectable dip for veggies, pita bread, etc. I eat some nearly every day. Now when taking the hummus out of the fridge, I want to be reminded that the day and my participation in it are for God’s glory–whatever is happening, whatever I’m doing. It’s about him; not me. Now hummus can be a reminder to think, speak, and act with humility! Thank you, Jean, for sharing these meaningful disciplines.

]]> By: Martha Orlando https://healthyspirituality.org/tending-the-holy-thursdays-practices-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/#comment-6615 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:53:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=3953#comment-6615 I don’t think there is one in particular for me, Jean, because all serve to bring us closer to God. If I had to choose, though, it would be silence – it is the time when we can simply be still with God in wordless prayer. Blessings!

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