A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
Laurence Freeman, OSB
Again the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for
fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and
sells everything he owns and buys it.     (Matthew 13:45)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Week 3
    The theme is: The Roots of our Tradition

    Pick up on John Main’s rediscovering of the mantra in John Cassian’s Tenth
    Conference and the meaning of poverty of spirit – simply letting go. Explain how
    Cassian, like the Cloud of Unknowing and the Orthodox tradition of the Jesus
    Prayer in the Philokalia, emphasize the continuous saying of the word.
    Distractions are to be let go of, not fought or repressed. This gradually leads into
    the present moment. All this is a way of discipline but the fruit is liberty of
    spirit. Use another talk from In the Beginning.

    Recommend book: John Main’s book, Word into Silence.

    Suggested New Testament Reading: Matthew 6: 25-34

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