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Melanie Rafferty's avatar

Thank you, Mark…when I first started practicing Centering prayer years ago, it was a relief to me to read Thomas Keating referring to “repentance” as changing our sight…where are we looking for happiness & fulfillment and “sin” as our separation from God.

As a Catholic, these explanations surely seem more in line with who Jesus is & His mission here, as you have so well described🙏🏼

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Mark Longhurst's avatar

Thanks, Melanie, and also glad for you sharing Thomas Keating’s insights.

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Brother John McMahon, fsc's avatar

Mark, This adaptation of your 2017 sermon is what I need to hear in Advent 2025. Every sentence speaks to me. Thank, thank you, thank you! your brother, john mcmahon

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Mark Longhurst's avatar

So glad to hear, John. Advent blessings!

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Carrie Wasra's avatar

Yes! Thank you so much for this, dear Mark! Having just experienced a kind of metanoia after a long, dark night of the soul, I’m seeing this advent preparation as a “deeper way of falling into compassion”, as today’s contemplation by Fr Richard puts it. I’m so grateful to have you both in my life!

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