WikiCommons In the West, the phenomenon of disaffection with historical religious traditions is increasingly spreading. In this sense, there has recently been talk of the “none”, that is, those who claim to have no religious affiliation. At the same time, we are witnessing the rapid affirmation of individual and community practices centered on inner refinement, … Read more
Mindfulness meditation (MBM) has become widely available in recent years. It penetrates schools, the world of work, parliamentary assemblies… The reactions are varied among Christians. Some, in search of inner peace, are tempted to substitute it for their time of prayer. Others, on the contrary, fearing that it masks a Buddhist proselytism, reject it. Pascal … Read more
“The publisher Desclée De Brouwer, attentive to the signs of the times, from the window of the ‘To the four winds’ collection, has just launched the new title Mindfulness for Christians” “It is signed by Rafael Pardo, ‘author of numerous books on spirituality, psychology and history, establishing a dialogue between these disciplines’” “Do I practice … Read more
Getty Images Sit in the lotus position, with your chest open to the space around you, concentrate on your breath, notice how the air dissolves around you on the exhale and let out the thoughts that cloud your mind… Yes, at this point you’re still trying to get the posture and all you can think … Read more