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Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Bob and Bev talk about the painting of the Return of the Prodigal Son, the image of Jesus on the Cross, and a famous icon of the Holy Trinity as access points for deeping the contemplative life.
The Trinity by Andrei Rublev (approximately 1370 - 1435)
The Trinity is a painting created by Russian painter Andrei Rublev in the 15th century near the year 1425. It is his most famous work and the most famous of all Russian icons It is regarded as one of the highest achievements of Russian art. At the time of Rublev, the Holy Trinity, was the embodiment of spiritual unity, peace, harmony, mutual love and humility.
Book Reference: The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation by Richard Rohr
https://goo.gl/ftKG1b
The Return of the Prodigal by Rembrandt (1606 - 1669)
The Return of the Prodigal Son is an oil painting by Rembrandt. It is among the Dutch master's final works, likely completed within two years of his death in 1669. It depicts the moment of the prodigal son's return to his father in the Biblical parable. Some have claimed it to be the greatest picture ever painted.
Book Reference: The Return of The Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen
https://goo.gl/42Jwn5
Wednesday Jun 28, 2017
Wednesday Jun 28, 2017
Bob, Bev and Jeff review, summarize, and suggest some great books on contemplation and christian spirituality. Below you will find links to purchase from amazon. Pick one up and dig into by the pool this summer!
CENTERING PRAYER AND INNER AWAKENING - CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT
https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Awakening-Cynthia-Bourgeault/dp/1561012629
THE WISDOM JESUS - CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT
PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD - BROTHER LAWRENCE
THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING - ANONYMOUS
Tuesday Jun 20, 2017
Tuesday Jun 20, 2017
This week's Podcast on the Porch is an extension of our "Presence" series. Bob Arnold and Bev Gorman talk about contemplation in the Christian life - what it is and how to do it!
Tuesday Jun 13, 2017
Tuesday Jun 13, 2017
Bob and Bev share about silence and presence in the Christian life - and some of the difficulties that different enneagram types will encounter as they start to enter into silence.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2017
Wednesday Jun 07, 2017
Bob and Bev dialogue about what it means to be present to God. Part of the Meadow's summer podcast series. Go to www.meadow4.org to learn more about upcoming events, seminars, and retreats.
Monday Apr 10, 2017
Monday Apr 10, 2017
We were so blessed to be joined by Ginny and Erich Becker during our Called to Greatness Series. They shared about how God is working in their lives to bring healing to couples and families. Go to www.meadow4.org to sign up for our upcoming events.
Monday Apr 10, 2017
Monday Apr 10, 2017
Bob Arnold talking about the silence and prayer. Go to http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/ to sign up for our prayer retreat on April 22nd @ Bon Secours in Marriottsville MD.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
Bob Arnold talking about the power of prayer. Go to http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/ to sign up for our prayer retreat on April 22nd @ Bon Secours in Marriottsville MD.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
Bob Arnold talks about praying the Psalms and the role of the Psalms in his prayer life. Join us April 22nd @ Bon Secour for our Prayer Retreat to learn more. Sign up @ http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
Dick joined us for our "Called to Greatness" series and shared a beautiful message about how God is calling ordinary people to live extraordinary lives that make a difference in our world.