Oriented Toward God

Oriented Toward God

Human beings are "hard-wired" for God in that there is in us a deep hunger for the "more," the "ultimate,"  the "other."

This week the Gospel is one in which Jesus challenges his disciples to commit fully to God in order that they might have life.  At face-value Jesus' words can be disturbing for today's followers.  Join us as we take a deeper dive into the fuller meaning of Jesus' teaching.

Please join in our Zoom meeting for a discussion of the Gospel and these resources on Thursday, June 25, at 11 AM. Click on the link below to register.  Information to join the group will then be sent to you via email.  If you have any trouble registering please contact Debbie at dkrisher@staugustinesparish.org.

Registration Form

Sunday Readings: LINK

"Prioritizing Love" by John Shea  LINK

This link will take you to the article as a powerpoint.  You may wish to "zoom" to make the print larger and more easily read.
Reflection Questions
  • What does it mean to "ultimately" commit to ultimate reality?
  • How do you stay "God-grounded?"

Oneness and the Heart of the World with Fr. Thomas Keating

In this talk, Father Keating discusses the dynamic nature of God and the paradox implicit in experiencing divine oneness. With humor and wisdom, he explores the practice of contemplative prayer, and how we might begin to approach God through being present to our senses.

Thomas Keating, O.C.S.O. was an American Catholic monk and priest of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. Keating was known as one of the principal developers of Centering Prayer.

Reflection Questions

  • What insights did you receive from this video?
  • In the video Fr. Keating discusses his concept of the "oneness of God."  How might this shed light upon Jesus' teaching in the Gospel reading?

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