Rick Barber
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"I'm embarrassed to say, I've been neglecting this imp. Book; I will use 2 books for a Catholic Mindful Group down the road-Amy's and Dr. Gregory Bottaro's Book, "The Mindful Catholic"- (Subtitled: "Finding God One Moment At a Time", so bear with me." — Aug 27, 2022 10:33AM
"I'm embarrassed to say, I've been neglecting this imp. Book; I will use 2 books for a Catholic Mindful Group down the road-Amy's and Dr. Gregory Bottaro's Book, "The Mindful Catholic"- (Subtitled: "Finding God One Moment At a Time", so bear with me." — Aug 27, 2022 10:33AM
deftly lifts up a clear template for what lies at the core of all spiritual practice: mindfulness—a simple awareness within ordinary life of divine presence, here and now. “Christian mindfulness is the practice of paying prayerful attention
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“I have lots of quotes to add; here's one:
"When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another".”
― Becoming a Person
"When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another".”
― Becoming a Person
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