"In God We Trust"

It's more than just a motto for money: it's a key to contemplative living

With the passing of time, I become more and more convinced that one of the most central values for the contemplative life is simply this: trust.

Trust in life. Trust in God. Trust in goodness. Trust in mercy and forgiveness and kindness. Trust in healing. Trust in our human capacity to grow and change and transform. Trust in grace (that’s a big one). Tru…