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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

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

https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Jesus-Transforming-Mind-Perspective/dp/1590305809/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=83Z4YJWHH9464G44QX9T

 

PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD - BROTHER LAWRENCE

https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence/dp/0883681056/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1498622836&sr=1-1&keywords=practicing+the+presence+of+god+by+brother+lawrence

 

THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING - ANONYMOUS

https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Unknowing-Book-Privy-Counsel/dp/1590306228/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1498622868&sr=1-3&keywords=the+cloud+of+unknowing

 

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! 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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/

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.