Brother Weeps on the Hardest Thing about the Spiritual Life

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

A young man once asked Brother Weeps, “Brother, what is the hardest thing about the spiritual life?” Brother Weeps thought for a moment and said, “First of all, let’s remember. There is only life. Just one life. The spiritual life is just Read more [...]

Brother Weeps on Spiritual Practices

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

Once, Brother Weeps began a teaching this way: I received a letter the other day and my pen friend asked: "What is the purpose of spiritual practices?" So, I wrote back. This is what I told her. There are a few basic things most, if not all, authentic Read more [...]

Brother Weeps Encourages: Join the Choir

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

One day before Brother Weeps began his daily conference with the novices, a young monk raised his hand. "Yes, Brother Placid," said Brother Weeps. "Brother Weeps, why when church groups or organizations come to the Abbey for retreat do you Read more [...]

Brother Weeps — Half-Full or Half-Empty?

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

"Brother Weeps, are you a glass half-full or a glass half-empty kind of guy?" a young man asked. Brother Weeps chuckled, "I'm still stunned that there's even a glass." ~ Dan Miller, © 2021. All Rights Read more [...]

Brother Weeps on Contemplation

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

Brother Weeps was speaking about prayer when he said, "In contemplation, we act the lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost son, and allow the One of Great Concern to find us. That's all. But that is everything -- to come out in the open as oneself before Read more [...]

Brother Weeps on Holiness

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

Brother Weeps said, “The saints are not those who struggle the hardest nor those who struggle the least, but those who surrender the most. There is still great misunderstanding among most people about what it means to be holy. Too often its depictions Read more [...]

Reverence: An Offering of Love – Part 4/4

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

~ continued from yesterday (since this is written in four installments and as a conversation, you may want to hit “previous” and read the preceding parts or minimally read the last paragraph or two from the previous installment to get the context Read more [...]

Reverence: An Offering of Love – Part 3/4

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

~ continued from yesterday (since this is posted in four installments and written as a conversation, you may want to hit “Previous” and read 1/4 and 2/4 or the last paragraph or two of the preceding post to get the context and flow) Reverence Read more [...]

Reverence: An Offering of Love – Part 2/4

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

~ continued from yesterday (since this is written as a conversation, you may want to hit "previous" and read the last paragraph or two) When we walk on the earth with reverence, beauty will decide to trust us. ~ John O'Donohue Authentic faith leads Read more [...]

Reverence: An Offering of Love – Part 1/4

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Daniel J. Miller

NOTE: The preface to these next four reflections can be found in the second half of a post from December 13, 2020 titled "The Imperative of Reverence in Sacrilegious Times" which can be found ♦HERE. NOTE TO SELF: When you are preaching, remember Read more [...]

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