Contemplation

Fr Joe talks about mysticism and contemplation.

5 Responses to “Contemplation”

  1. Jane Allewelt says:

    Father Joe Serbro has a wonderful way of picturing the life in the place of enlightment and life in the place of bliss. I think there is such a place because Jesus Christ came to show us the way.

    Thank you for sharing your vidios they are well done and have a beautiful and important message.

    Jane

  2. Devi Tong says:

    Dear Father Joe,
    Thank you for continuing to share your wisdom as you are experiencing the realities of our mortality. You are an inspiration to me.
    Devi

  3. Sue Garns-Bellhouse says:

    Father Joe, you have been and continue to be a great blessing to me. Your “bouillon cubes” of wisdom are rich with anointed, experiential insight. It is so good to see you sharing these insights through Three Bridges West. I look forward to each new one that comes. May our Lord continue to give you strength. I pray for God’s healing touch in your body. I would love to visit with you in person. May the Lord richly bless you,

    Sending you a big hug,
    Sue

  4. Sue Garns says:

    Dear Fr. Joe,

    Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on contemplation, This is so beautiful and touched me deeply. I have always appreciated your teachings. I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to watch these videos you’ve taken the time to share with us. I’m praying for you. Bless you my dear brother.

  5. Dave C. says:

    Reflecting with Fr. Joe,

    As now you know, at first the news of yourv physical death, invited a deeep unrequited loving loss in sadness aqnd heart pain. When sharing this with Jennifer and remebering our plans with you to provide a special blessing on our marital relationship on our next Cinco de Mya anniversary, she simply stated, “Let’s pray”. We contemplated again our contemplations about not all transitions being transformations and how being with you Joe has always been transformative. As I am continuing through my tears in the here-and-now and latter meditating in the Adoration Chapel that is signifcantly situated below or under your living space, the visalization of your heartfelt smile that you give and in the multitude of endless smiles that you receive, momentarily disolves my painful grief with this touch of “joy” as part of your legacy. It is through your words like “Create in me a clean heart, brushed free of frantic business, so that will have time to listen to you in the listening space of silence and solitude,” that this process may continue. With further reflections on our special collaborative times together, especially in the ‘sacred space’ located at the entrace to the Adoration Chapel and the carved in stone with St. Francis’s blessing you often gave us, I resolve to often pause to reflect on your legacy and the carved words, “Lord close the doora you do not want opened – Lord open all the doors you don’t want closed – Lead me to the Center of your perfect will.” I’m aware that you might now highlight the grace of syncronicity during this period of Lent as we recall the suffering and death of the Cross and the Joy of the Resurection with “I entrust you all to Mary, the beautiful Virgin Mother of God, whom Jesus, as He was hanging on the cross for love of us, gave us to be our mother also” and inviting us all to be our best versions of ourselves as true carriers of god’s love in the world.”
    What a wonderful blessing, as part of your legacy you left us with video teachings here, your schorly writings as well as the “always forward” movie and other primers in the life and legacy of Blessed Junipero Serra. We look forward to your future publication (especially, your Memoirs).
    Pax et Bonum,
    Dr. Dave with Jennifer

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