Author: Rev. Austin English
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Removing the Barriers to Love
There’s a story told in the Sufi tradition about a man who spent his life searching for the Divine. He traveled far and wide—through deserts, up mountains, across oceans—sitting at the feet of every teacher he could find. He listened intently, studied diligently, practiced faithfully. And yet, he felt no closer to the truth. One…
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Healing Through Oneness: A Reflection Inspired by Julian of Norwich
Friends, today reflect on the sacred work of healing—the deep, transformative renewal that touches not only our bodies but our hearts and spirits. This kind of healing is not found in fleeting remedies but in the eternal flow of love, the divine presence that sustains and unites all things. For guidance on this journey, we…
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The Living Scripture: Hearing the Divine Speak Through All Things
When we hear the word “scripture,” many of us immediately think of sacred texts—the Bible, the Torah, the Quran, the Vedas. These written words have been passed down through generations, forming the foundation of countless faiths. They inspire, comfort, challenge, and guide us. But what if scripture is not limited to the written word? What…
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Sacred Silence: The Role of Meditation in Interfaith Spirituality
In a world that often overwhelms us with noise, both external and internal, silence offers a sacred refuge. Across spiritual traditions, meditation serves as a way to find that stillness, where we can connect with the divine, explore our innermost being, or simply rest in the mystery of existence. While the methods and language of…
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Embracing the Poetic Life: Seeing the Divine in Every Experience
Life is a tapestry woven with threads of both light and shadow, joy and sorrow, triumph and struggle. To live a spiritual life is to live a poetic life–to recognize that each thread, each moment, is a verse in the grand poem of existence. It is to see the divine in all things, both in…
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Memories as Prayers: A Reflection on Love, Loss, and Connection
The pain we feel when we lose someone we love is a profound and visceral experience. It’s a pain that echoes deep within us, as if our very soul has been touched by the void left in their absence. This pain, this sting of love, is a testament to the bond we shared with the…
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Prisms of Divine Light: Reflections of the Divine in Our World
Imagine, for a moment, a prism—its transparent form catching the light, pure and unbroken, from the sun. The light enters this clear, multifaceted crystal and emerges transformed. A single beam splits into a cascade of colors, each hue dancing in its own vibrancy, yet together they form a spectrum of breathtaking beauty. The prism doesn’t…
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Called to Serve: The Journey of an Interfaith Minister
As I stand at the intersection of my vocation as an Anglican Priest and my calling as an Interfaith Minister, I am often asked what it means to hold both of these roles. How can one be deeply rooted in the Christian tradition while also embracing the vast diversity of human spirituality? The answer lies…
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The Flow of Divine Love
As human beings, we all share a deep, innate desire to love and to be loved. It’s a yearning that transcends time, culture, and creed—a sacred longing that propels us on a journey of connection, meaning, and purpose. This journey, at its deepest level, is a spiritual one, drawing us inexorably towards the divine love…
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