Regular Spiritual Practices – Henri Nouwen

Yes, it is possible not to belong to the dark powers, not to build our dwelling place among them, but to choose the house of love as our true home. This choice is made not just once and for all but by intentionally living a spiritual life – praying at all times, practicing lectio divina, and breathing God’s breath each moment. These spiritual practices and other disciplines remind us that we are the Beloved. The classical disciplines are hospitality, spiritual friendship, contemplative prayer, community forgiveness, and the celebration of life. Through regular spiritual practice we gradually move from the house of fear to the house of love. — Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit

Reflection Question: How does spiritual practice enable you to live in the house of love?

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6: 12