Word + Flesh
Fast from all food until 5 PM. What do you eat when food isn’t an option? Read more
Fast from all food until 5 PM. What do you eat when food isn’t an option? Read more
In the morning go for a walk or sit in silence and find a simple prayer such as “Lord Jesus” or “Lord have mercy” or “Thank you.” Try to pray this simple prayer throughout the day. Give yourself some kind of reminder of the prayer, like a note taped to your phone, that will prompt you to pray it. Read more
Lay down on the ground and breathe in deeply. Imagine that you have just been formed from the rich, dark garden soil of Eden and the breath you breathe is the breath of God. Do this for three minutes. Read more
Write someone who has given you an image of what it is like to live as Christ now. Tell them thank you. Read more
In your first conversation of the day, focus on truly listening to the other person. Try to repeat the effort in as many conversations as possible throughout the day. Read more
Go for a walk in nature, even if you can’t leave the city. Walk without destination and pay attention to the plants, animals, geology, and weather around you. Savor each natural delight. Read more
Take the time to sit down and read the Gospel of Mark in its entirety. Think of it as though you were watching a play performed on stage. Many scholars think Mark was written using literary methods common to Greek tragedy, yet subverting them. If you can’t get through the whole Gospel in one sitting don’t worry; simply read as much as you can. Read more
Fast from all food or caloric drinks. During your fast make a no-knead bread, starting in the morning, letting it rise throughout the day, and then breaking the fast with one slice of bread in the evening. Eat only one slice and give the rest away. Read more
Everywhere you go, imagine Christ in that place with you. In a room, pick an empty chair and imagine him there. In a park see him playing with children at the playground. Christ is with you, so try to see where he is. Read more
Pray without words. Pray to God using the expressions of your body as though God speaks a different language or you cannot speak even mentally. What does your bodily prayer look like? Read more
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