Anthony De Mello: Happiness Now!
with L.J. Milone
Jan. 24 & 31, Feb. 7
7:30 to 9:00PM via Zoom
What can one do to attain happiness? There is nothing you or anyone else can do. Why? For the simple reason that you are already happy right now. So how can you acquire what you already have? If that is so, why do you not experience this happiness which is already yours? Because your mind is creating unhappiness all the time. Drop this unhappiness of your mind and the happiness that has always been yours will instantly surface. – Anthony De Mello
Anthony De Mello was a Jesuit priest and a spiritual teacher who died in 1987. His wit, charm, and captivating way of telling wisdom stories contributed to his popularity and effectiveness in helping people to wake up to Reality. Tony, as he was known by his friends, offers a way into transcendent bliss if only we can become AWARE.
In this program, we will delve into Tony’s teachings for our inner liberation and enlightenment. Spiritual stories and parables as well as Tony’s inimitable way of putting things will be at the center of each session. In this interactive and experiential series, we will learn to wake up to the infinite happiness already within us.
L.J. Milone is the Director of Faith Formation at St. John the Baptist in Silver Spring MD. He has been working in pastoral and contemplative ministry through a Catholic parish and the centering prayer movement for over a decade. He is the author of Nothing but God: The Everyday Mysticism of Meister Eckhart, published by Wipf and Stock.
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Continuing Classes and Offerings
Meditations on
the Gospel of Thomas
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 pm Zoom
The Gospel of Thomas is new to most of us and it is at the same time ancient. It may well be the oldest of the gospel writings. This gathering of sayings of Jesus seems to have been a source for the writers of the canonical gospels. The sayings from this text, which was found in a cave in Egypt in 1945, have contributed to a new appreciation of Jesus as a wisdom teacher in the Eastern tradition. We meet twice a month to work with one or two of the 114 sayings through lectio divina, or sacred listening. All are welcome for this reflection/meditation/discussion gathering. You do not need to have attended previous meetings to participate.
Soul Circle
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Zoom
We gather on these Thursdays for conversation about the Spiritual Life. We meet in this community of others who, with us, long to become the sound, whole persons our traditions tell us we were created to become. The leader for the evening opens with a reading, we share the guidelines for welcoming conversation, then those who wish to are invited to speak about the experience of trying to live intentionally the life to which they feel called.
Labyrinths
St. Aidan’s has two labyrinths for walking prayer and meditation. The outdoor labyrinth, located between the memorial garden and Riverside Road, is always available. The labyrinth in the church is available most of the year and is used during special services and retreats. We can also arrange to open the church at other times for those who would like to walk the labyrinth.
Silent Prayer, & Meditation
In the Sanctuary on Tuesday mornings
via Zoom on Friday mornings
at 8:00 am
We light a candle and spend 25 minutes in silence. The last person out of the room blows out the candle. It is that simple. Those who seek to include meditation in their weekly practice often find it easier to do so in the company of others.