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The Inward Journey: Psychology, Spirituality, and Spiritual Metaphor

Kevin O’Brien, MSP ACSW, now retired Director of Catholic Charities, Director of Caleo Center outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Clinical Director at Conifer Park, and private practice psychotherapist in the Adirondacks, reflects on what he learned over 40 years and how that might help us, as the bareness of our personal “winter” transforms into the “fullness … Continue reading The Inward Journey: Psychology, Spirituality, and Spiritual Metaphor

The Courage to Begin Again

The courage to begin again reminds us that renewal remains available in every moment, and that each of us carries the capacity to shape what comes next. OOS 3-15-26 WEBSITE Music sheet 3-15-26

Peace Is a Choice

Peace is not just a thought. Peace is not something given to you. Peace is not the expectation of how others interact with you. Peace is not just a feeling. Peace is a choice. Peace is an active practice. We can shift the energetic focus of our life from fear to peace by living more … Continue reading Peace Is a Choice

The Deserts of Our Lives, Their Purpose and Meaning

This Sunday we explore the deserts of our lives, those quiet stretches that test us and clarify what matters. In the spirit of the ancient wilderness story, we consider how time apart can return us stronger and more grounded. OOS website 3-1-26 Music sheet 3-1-26

Holy Doubt

“Come with whatever seed of faith you can muster, and listen…”.  —Enfleshed Liturgies Join us for a celebration of faith and doubt through story and song. Matt Meyer reflects on a high-stakes wager, a secret doubt, and what it takes to stand up to bullies in heaven and on earth. Matt is an itinerant troubadour … Continue reading Holy Doubt

Out of The Rabbit Hole

“Resilience is really a secular word for what religion was trying to say with the word faith. Without a certain ability to let go, to trust, to allow, we won’t get to any new place.” —Richard Rohr What a time we live in. Perils abound. Global warming. Political upheaval. Fascism re-emerging. Uncertainty teeters over our … Continue reading Out of The Rabbit Hole

What We Mean When We Say Community

We explore what we mean when we say community, moving beyond personal preference or attachment to consider the shared responsibilities that hold a moral and spiritual community together. OOS for website 2-1-26

From the Dream to the Work of Waking Up

The dream offers vision and hope. Waking up asks for attention and endurance. In a world that feels increasingly exhausting, we explore how we remain awake to truth, care, and responsibility without losing heart or withdrawing from one another. OOS 1-25-26