Presence: Experiencing God Each And Every Day

It's a holiday weekend, so I catch a break from schoolwork today. So I do a long overdue task and also one that I like doing - grilling out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I celebrate my nephew's graduation and ponder other graduations on the near and far horizons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

My school has a field day type of activity for 9th and 10th graders in the afternoon. I experience God's Presence in the fun and play on a beautiful Spring day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I use the Insight Timer during my morning meditation time and am surprised by the bodily resonance of a very simple chant/mantra. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It was the last day for the five seniors in my Mentor Group and we said goodbye with words, cards and symbolic gifts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I reflect on the work and prayers of the late FR. Edward Hays as I ponder what it means to be a Planetary Pilgrim. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I experience God's Presence as I watch my students in a spirited and competitive review game! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I celebrate the birthday of the Church through a Spirit-filled mass which concluded with a public Anointing of the Sick. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

My kids are growing up! I enjoy my daughter's dance recital and let my son drive for the very first time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

A different episode than any before it. Have a Kleenex or two handy... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

An unexpected day off from school today! Enjoyed extra sleep and a much needed time to catch up on my school work. Grateful as God was present in it all! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

You're not going to believe the unexpected news I received tonight... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

The saga of the repurposing of the K Cups continues. Two students and I plant in these plastic containers to see if we can get tomatoes and peppers to grow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It was uncomfortably warm in my classroom today until I felt a cool breeze and experienced God's Presence in it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I take a walk in a nearby park with my head full of planning & ruminating. Yet God gave me a loving nudge to invite me to pay attention. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I encounter people celebrating different ages today and I experience God's Presence is the celebration of the passing of time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I experienced two distinct God's Presence Moments today - an active one while teaching and a still one while meditating on my back porch this evening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

A colleague has placed a thoughtful and useful "hospitality unit" in a faculty bathroom (photo is on the Facebook page). Experiencing this today gets me thinking about how hospitality and welcoming others is at the core of whom Christ is and how his followers should act. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I have a moment with the K Cups (listen to previous episodes) which shows my hubris and also the humility which I gain as a result. Also I reflect on the video for "This is America" and a new short film by The Atlantic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Two times today I experienced God's Presence. In the evening as I watched two owls in my neighborhood and earlier in the day while planting seeds in the recovered K Pod coffee cups. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support