Monthly Archives: September 2016

Learning from the Desert Fathers

Posted on September 25, 2016 by williamrporter

I was in prayer at the Beacon, at the start of the busy after Easter season of activity. I was preoccupied and trying to quiet my heart to listen to God. Suddenly in my mind’s eye I could see myself … Continue reading →

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The desert place (desert musings 2)

Posted on September 11, 2016 by williamrporter

I confess that I have never been to a real desert. I have an idea of what they are like, from biblical stories and from natural history documentaries on TV. However I suspect I greatly underestimate the rawness of such … Continue reading →

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Musings about the desert

Posted on September 4, 2016 by williamrporter

Six months ago I started on a prayer journey, one that is leading me into the desert, one that is helping me to encounter God in fresh ways. It was unfinished business that led me to this. I went through … Continue reading →

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