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What are some of the keys to educating teenage boys? How do we activate their sense of adventure, risk-taking and questioning in such a way that it leads to wisdom? I use the word wisdom, not learning, for a specific … Read More »
Solitude – flying alone, seeing everything for the first time! (Click on picture to see full size)
Over the school holidays a number of students and teachers joined me for a 3 day silent retreat. The impact on both them and myself was amazing. I never fail to be surprised by the mystery of silence, solitude and … Read More »
On Monday I took part in a seminar on silence and solitude. As i turned onto the highway near my house I was immediately confronted by two signs put up by council road workers. The first was, “Slow down”, followed … Read More »
At the recent 11th International Thomas Merton Society Conference in Rochester USA a pair of Red Shoes from Down Under made a lot of noise and played, as all clowns do when they get the chance. And the conference was … Read More »
When Jesus Realised that they were about to come and take him by force and make him king, he with drew again to the mountain by himself – John 6:15 Sometime ago somebody said to me, ‘The good things you … Read More »
As some of you know I just returned from the 11th International Thomas Merton Society Conference in Rochester USA and the usual response when I say this is a blank look translated as “Who?” I could say that he was … Read More »
Today started quietly enough. A quiet breakfast in Chatwell’s Café and then back to register for the conference and pay my fees etc. Got the conference kit and sorted some stuff before lunch. Shared lunch with some staff at the … Read More »
Just a short note to let those who do not know yet that I am going Stateside June the 8th for a Conference in Rochester, New York. The conference is the ’11th International Thomas Merton Society’ conference and will involve, … Read More »