Tag Archives: solitude

Path to Peace

Posted on December 2, 2020 by billtonnis

“Solitude is a way to defend the spirit against the murderous din of our materialism.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; there … Continue reading →

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Your Kingdom Come

Posted on October 9, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 11:1-2 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is the Way

Posted on September 27, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:18-20 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the … Continue reading →

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Contemplation and Action

Posted on January 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 5:15-16 The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray. Jesus modeled how to live our … Continue reading →

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The Voice Within

Posted on August 6, 2012 by billtonnis

Mark 9:7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” This is one of those major moments in the life of Jesus when Peter, … Continue reading →

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