After 20 minutes of meditation and prayer I spoke before the contemplative fellowship group at their regular Thursday evening service at St Luke's Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, CO near Denver
My remarks centered around why I left IL to go on the road and also related some stories of events that happened while hiking to Colorado. Explained that I wanted to devote myself to God's Kingdom during whatever time I have left in this life. Going from town to town on my way west to the Pacific. Then Lord willing east to the Atlantic.
I was well received and answered questions as well. We watched a video with Fr Richard Rohr talking about the spiritual life. All if it was interesting. Picked up a lot of good vibes in church yesterday.
I really enjoyed the meditation time. We were all extremely quiet. In fact, no one even shifted or moved about in their chairs. Most uttered a mantra of some kind noiselessly while I simply prayed. This 20 minutes allowed me to just BE. It centered my spirit and forced me to focus on Christ. It was not easy to be sure. My mind wandered quite a bit showing my lack of self discipline. I intend to practice meditation from here on out.
I would very much like to attend this Thursday group if it weren't for the fact I attend Clear Creek Neighborhood Church on Thursday nights.
It was good spreading the good news last night!
Thanks goes to Glenda Watson who has been attending this group for 7 years and used to facilitate it as well.
Randy took me down the hill to the Watsons home in Lone Tree, CO Wednesday night after he closed the Frothy Cup Coffee Shop.
They grilled ribeye steaks and baked Yukon potatoes for supper. Finished off with Bourbon Pecan Pie. We drank a 10 year old French Burgundy Wine. Great food and fellowship. Christopher, their 20 something son, dined with us as well adding great dimension to our experience.
I stayed overnight Wednesday night and Thursday night. Glenda, Randy and I are going back up to Idaho Springs this afternoon.
Being around upbeat spiritual people like the Watsons buoys my spirits like nothing else!
Cheers to y'all!!
BR Schoenbein
December,
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