by celebratinglifeweb | Dec 14, 2023 | change, Christmas, growth, guidance, Jesus, love, spirituality
By Monk George LopezI was initially guided to this topic from something Padre Paul mentioned, just off the cuff when I asked him about leading this tele call and what the subject should be. He often chanels what is needed in the moment, whether he is consciously...
by celebratinglifeweb | Dec 8, 2023 | Christmas, growth, love, nature, spirituality
By Stephanie SwordIt’s that time of year…the holiday season is upon us. I tend to find myself overwhelmed around this time, usually because I have to contend with Mother Nature when I am trying to get something done. Today was the day I needed to get my...
by celebratinglifeweb | Dec 1, 2023 | growth, guidance, healing, spirituality
By Friar Sandy PiresEarlier this month I became sick, just a bit more than my seasonal allergies. I’d been getting some inner messages and nudges to take more time to rest. Besides my regular meditations, classes, and calls, I hadn’t followed the repeated...
by celebratinglifeweb | Oct 18, 2023 | growth, guidance, healing, matters of the heart, spirituality, trust, unknown
By Monk Thomas HildebrandThe doorway of truth like all doorways, if only opened partway, the fullness of the experience and learning can be more challenging. Padre gave a talk at the last CLM retreat: “The truth will set you free”. He said he was reaching deep...
by celebratinglifeweb | Oct 6, 2023 | change, growth, guidance, trust, unknown
By Alexandra VelickovicOver the summer I gifted myself a week of time to paint. I have been learning Byzantine iconography and was going to paint my second icon. This artist’s retreat was in Sacramento at a Greek Orthodox church, which was an inspiring...
by celebratinglifeweb | Sep 28, 2023 | change, growth, guidance, spirituality, surrender, trust
By Monk Ryan Rigoli Many years ago at a CLM event, I ran into Padre Paul during a break and...
