I've lived here at the community with Marsha, my wife, since its founding in 2003. I serve in various ways from pastoral care to landscape maintenance; from coffee brewing to bar keeping.

Author Archives: David Morrison

The Magnificat

Dorian and David discuss themes of Advent and the radical nature of Mary’s Song.

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Preparing the Way

Dorian and David discuss the role of John the Baptist in the Advent season and themes of repentance and spiritual responsiveness.

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First Week of Advent 2021

“It is not our job to remain whole. We came to lose our leaves like the trees, and be born again, drawing up from the great roots.” -Robert Bly

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Waiting in the Dark

Dorian and David discuss themes in the Advent season to form a spirituality out of uncertainty and the spirit of waiting.

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Reflections on Gratitude

Dorian and David reflect on the spirituality of gratitude in our lives.

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The Flame and the Well

Dorian and David discuss the connection between charismatic experience and contemplative life.

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Victory in Defeat

Dorian and David discuss the “win or lose” mentality of our culture in contrast to the gospel’s vision of “ultimate success through failure.”

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Recognizing the Face of Your Life

The idea of “missing God’s will” for our lives can cause deep and unnecessary anxiety for many people. Dorian and David discuss how one might discern a deeper meaning in life beyond these popular, but ineffective religious ideas.

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Life Together

Dorian, Marsha, and David discuss navigating life in community and the diverse ways individuals and families approach contemplative practices.

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