Sentences with phrase «as spiritual food»

* Poustinia is a Russian word for desert and it refers to a way of prayer that is more Eastern: silence, solitude, fasting and prayer with only the Scriptures as spiritual food.

Not exact matches

I approach the Bible in all three connections as the communication of doctrine from God; as the instrument of Jesus Christ's personal authority over Christians (which is part of what I mean in calling it canonical; as the criterion of truth and error regarding God and godliness; as wisdom for the ordering of life and food for spiritual growth; and, thus, as the mystery - that is, the transcendent supernatural reahty - whereby encounter and fellowship with the Father and the Son become realities of experience.

As Templeton himself has said, «If even one - tenth of world research were focused on spiritual realities, could benefits be even more vast than the benefits in the latest two centuries from research in food, travel, medicine or electronics, and cosmology?»

Peace and Ramadan Kareem to all Muslim Brothers and Sisters... Inshallah fasting from Monday Dawn to SunSet... Just wonder in Christians or non Religious have tried fasting as Muslims do... am sure with time they will adopt it as a system for the health benefits it holds health and body... it is told it helps the body to discharge and burn out the poisonous chemicals from our bodies other than controlling weights... Some say they can not because of smoking other for water or food... but other than that is controlling anger or bad mood of the empty stomach, controlling one's tongue from hurting any one, to control eyes from staring at desire... Above all those to a Muslim he is to Maintain Prayers and Quran Reciting which of course beside it being a spiritual matter it is meant the body exercise by the up's and down's of prayers... as well as training of tongue & lungs by the Quran Recitation... these beside Tasbih «Praise of Glorify» helps to control one's breathing..

At the same time, we saw ourselves as gentle guides... like spiritual sherpas... showing our kids where the possible pitfalls and the safest pathways were, what foods were good and what wasn't, and who and what to trust or not.

And while making the point about God's gifts to us, she sees the sacramental message that is written into creation itself: «Food is and always will be a sign built into the order of creation, physical nourishment that illuminates and spiritual nourishment we receive in Holy Communion... the more we see food in that light — the more we see it as a perpetual sign of God's goodness and love — the more fully we can understand the Eucharist as a holy and tremendous sacrifice in which love and gift, grace and life are bound up together.&raFood is and always will be a sign built into the order of creation, physical nourishment that illuminates and spiritual nourishment we receive in Holy Communion... the more we see food in that light — the more we see it as a perpetual sign of God's goodness and love — the more fully we can understand the Eucharist as a holy and tremendous sacrifice in which love and gift, grace and life are bound up together.&rafood in that light — the more we see it as a perpetual sign of God's goodness and love — the more fully we can understand the Eucharist as a holy and tremendous sacrifice in which love and gift, grace and life are bound up together.»

And that reality is indelibly associated with the bread and wine which are used according to Christ's own action at the Last Supper, so that in receiving them we may say, as the Church has always said, that we receive «the spiritual food of the body and blood of Christ,» and that we receive this «to our great and endless comfort,» or strengthening.

Throughout the scriptures, we see numerous examples of times when Christ and his disciples attended to spiritual and practical needs, such as offering hope and food in tandem.

So you get all the physical activity of harvesting your own food, all the social activity of sharing and preparing it, and all the spiritual aspects as well,» says Cochran.

Used in both spiritual ceremonies and as staple food for the Mapuche Indians — one of the most ancient indigenous cultures in the world.

Since tapping into awareness, I've experienced major shifts and significant breakthroughs and I can wholeheartedly say that my experiences with my friendships, family, relationship to nature and food, as well as my spiritual and soulful practice are truly more rich.

A cycle is created as the foods I choose affect my mood, current physical health, emotional state and spiritual connection, which in turn, affect my food choices in the next moment.

There is nothing as spiritual as how our life is sustained and enabled by the food we eat and there is no time as stressful for most people as when one or more planets are retrograde.

It reminds me of how God expects me to be accountable for my choices in how I manage my life, and life's choices with food as well as my spiritual walk.

Using food as primary refuge is a form of spiritual materialism.

While Lent is certainly not the same as intermittent fasting, it is similar in that the focus is on phasing meals or food groups for spiritual reflection.

I believe vibrational medicine, which encompasses the integration of any form of energy healing with living organisms from sound and crystals to herbs and foods combined with mindfulness tools such as yoga and meditation derived from Eastern and Western Spiritual teachings, is the missing piece in today's world of medicine.

Committed to helping others realize their true genetic and spiritual potential, she founded the Radiant Life Wellness Catalog as a vehicle for spreading Dr. Price's teachings through nutrient dense foods, education, and resources for radiant living.

I am mama natural as well — natural water births, placenta consuming, cloth diapering, organic / whole foods eating, mindful / spiritual living....

Used properly, and in conjunction with other healthy habits — such as traditional foods, plenty of sleep, gentle movement, healthy relationships, and even a strong spiritual life — adaptogens can do wonders for your health.

-- In case you lack strong will power, which is required to improve lifestyle, avoid junk food and stimulants, try regular meditation as a way of spiritual and moral empowerment.

She takes into account the wholeness and interconnectedness of your Being (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies) and uses tools such as whole food nutrition, yoga, meditation, pranayama, self inquiry, connecting to nature, and more, to guide you back into a life of balance.

Since all yoga traditions, across the spectrum, believe that food is very much a part of yogic philosophy as a yoga teacher you too must understand what kinds of food help in spiritual development besides keeping both the body and mind healthy.

Making wise food choices used to be a daily challenge for me, but it gets easier with practice and viewing food preparation as a sadhana or spiritual practice.

As well as being a real food advocate, I'm a Spiritual Healer, a bibliophile and book worm and I plan my life around making simple and delicious recipes that nourish my body and souAs well as being a real food advocate, I'm a Spiritual Healer, a bibliophile and book worm and I plan my life around making simple and delicious recipes that nourish my body and souas being a real food advocate, I'm a Spiritual Healer, a bibliophile and book worm and I plan my life around making simple and delicious recipes that nourish my body and soul.

Wellness and the Mind - Body Connection: This issue investigates the connections between mind, body, and learning, focusing on topics such as food and nutrition, the role of play in learning and schools, organized sports, wellness, personal fitness, care of the self, time spent outdoors, meditation, spiritual practices, and attention to emotional and psychological needs.

In return it invites you to experience the island life style and eco awareness: the pleasure of mandi (showers are only available in rain season), home made food, tranquil and spiritual atmosphere, starry nights with candles and oil - lamps, and a lovely breeze as fan!

Cynically we might say that it's because the museums have turned artists into celebrities and profit from their marketing, but I still believe that it's the unique power of those paintings, the color, the vision of the artist worked out in the physical material of the painting that fills a spiritual hunger that's as real, and as important as the body's need for food.

Gates's construction also serves as a contemplative space meant to inspire dialogue across philosophical and cultural boundaries on topics ranging from politics and religion to culture, food, and art as well as a performative space for the Black Monks of Mississippi, a group of Baptist - Buddhist musicians who mix slave spirituals, monastic chants, and jazz to create a singular sonorous experience.

There are (i) supporting services such as productivity or biodiversity maintenance, (ii) provisioning services such as food, fiber, or fish, (iii) regulating services such as climate regulation or carbon sequestration, and (iv) cultural services such as tourism or spiritual and aesthetic appreciation.

«This new inclusive framework demonstrates that while nature provides a bounty of essential goods and services, such as food, flood protection and many more, it also has rich social, cultural, spiritual and religious significance — which needs to be valued in policymaking as well.»

Supervise and mentor students in all facets of campus life, counsel, pray with, model Accompany students for weekend spiritual emphasis trips, church attendance, choir performances, volunteer opportunites — such as the food bank, animal shelter, Supervise work crews for mowing, weed wacking, ditch digging, work bees, etc..

About Blog Farm Church proposes to gather around a mission to grow and provide healthy food for a hungry world in a manner that teaches earth - tending, healthy eating, and abundant sharing as spiritual practices that seek to make «thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.»

Just as you feed your body with physical food, your spiritual self needs to constantly be fed with the inspired Word of God.

Most faith - based centers assist in material as well as spiritual matters, providing food, clothing, and infant needs.

The mission provides the basics - food, clothing, and transportation - as well as emergency financial assistance and spiritual guidance.