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“The absence of stable knowing of presence also manifests in the fear of solitude.”
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
“Being present is an act of trust, hope, and hospitality.”
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
“It is releasing distractions, preoccupations, and prejudgments and being available for absorption.”
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
“The key word in this last paragraph is absorption. Presence is making one’s self available for temporary absorption by someone or something.”
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
“But presence is not merely a gift we receive. It is a gift we give to everything and everyone around us waiting for us to turn up for potential encounter.”
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
― Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
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