Enter the inner chamber of thy mind

“Flee, for a little while, thy occupations; hide thyself, for a time, from thy disturbing thoughts. Cast aside, now, thy burdensome cares, and put away thy toilsome business. Yield room for some little time to God; and rest for a little time in him. Enter the inner chamber of thy mind; shut out all thoughts save that of God, and such as can aid thee in seeking him; close thy door and seek him.”

— Saint Anselm of Canterbury, 1077
Former Archbishop of Canterbury

Today’s Invitation

Rest for a little time in God.

This Week’s Query

Do you regularly set aside time for spiritual practice?

What is your practice? How has it evolved?

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  • Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109) was an Italian Benedictine monk, abbot, philosopher, and theologian of the Catholic Church, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. For his resistance to the English kings William II and Henry I, he was exiled twice

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