Fr Simon Sleeman continues this series of talks by exploring prayer.

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In today's episode Fr Simon shares on the theme of humour and its importance in our lives. Just a reminder these recordings were originally made during the COVID 19 pandemic but their message is still as important today as it was then. 

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In this episode Fr Simon shares on the theme of mindfulness. 

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Fr Simon shares today on the restorative power of nature focussing on clouds. In the talk he references a two hour video of clouds passing by, you can access that video here. 

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In the third in our series from Fr Simon he shares on the challenge to not grow familiar with what surrounds us and to be open to see things with fresh appreciation. 

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In the second in this series from Fr Simon Sleeman, Simon shares his daily morning practice. If you have ever wondered how a monk starts their day listen to this episode and find out. 

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Fr Simon Sleeman OSB from Glenstal Abbey in Co Limerick Ireland talks about his experiences and recovery from depression.

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In this episode Chris Whittington, from the School of Contemplative Life continues to share on the theme of Silence. Silence as our natural habitat.

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If you receive our monthly email updates you will be aware that this month I reflected on the theme of silence. I wanted to extend this theme in our podcast for the next few weeks and could not think of anyone better to share on this than Chris Whittington from the School of Contemplative Life.
 
The School of contemplative life is a wonderful ministry that  hosts free online meditation sessions every Saturday morning and  Wednesday evening Each gathering includes a short teaching, 20 minutes of silent meditation in community, and space for shared reflection. To find out more about this and upcoming retreats they are offering visit schoolofcontemplativelife.com
 
I pray this reflection is a blessing to you . 

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Emmaus O'Herlihy OSB concludes our series for Lent with his talk 'The Loving Shepherd Who Enters Death'. We would like to thank our friends at Gelenstal Abbey for allowing us to share these reflections. 

The painting Br Emmaus references can be found here. 

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