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Given this biblical illustration through the anecdote on Martha, Keating pursued his discussion of contemplative living through contemplative prayer. For him, contemplative living through prayer "is a major contribution to the diminishing of world problems of injustice, prejudice, health, and peace. If enough people progressed in contemplative prayer, they could reduce a sizable portion of the negativity in our world..." Although Keating's testimonial for the power of contemplative prayer is based on subjective judgment, his discussion is but one example of the reality that is contemplative living. Having experienced a more positive outlook in life through prayer, Keating tried to influence other people and...
In effect, he does more than just express his want of other people to follow through his manner of living contemplatively, and provides evidence in which people can actually create their "personal philosophy" in order to live a better, meaningful, and optimistic view of life. In sum, Keating's "The Better Part" provides helpful illustration and discussion of life lived through reflection, prayer, and positive thinking. Keating's discussion may be subjective and personal, but this approach is necessary in order to convince people that indeed, they can also experience enlightening in life through the steps he outlined as essential stages towards achieving contemplative living.
Toilet Design In modern society, public toilets has become a fixture wherever human activities take place; shopping malls, restaurants and filling stations all provide these places of convenience for travelers, diners and shoppers. However, when considering the nature and function of public toilets, many question their cleanliness and safety for public use. In addition, cultural and gender issues have also played a role in these debates. Women, for example, are obliged
Persona Christi An Analysis of the Priesthood "in persona Christi" and "in nominee ecclesiae" The questions that surround the functions of the priesthood and the diaconate today appear to be part and parcel of the greater uncertainty that surrounds ancient Church customs. This paper will attempt to analyze the meanings of the phrases "in persona Christi" and "in nomine ecclesiae" as they have reflected the functions of the ministers of the
95-133. In this selection, Chong examines the foreign policy used by Singapore during the 1990s to establish its credentials as a full participant in the international conversation. I will use the examples explored in this article to support the thesis that soft power is a realistic and viable choice of policy. Fukuyama, Francis, "The End of History?" National Interest 16 Summer 1989, pp. 3-18. Fukuyama's assertion that the fall of the Soviet
China's Rise: The strategic Stake While we have so far discussed the positive economic impact of a growing China from the perspective of Australia, there are also some concerns about China's growing stature and the changing strategic balance. As a communist nation, the U.S. And its allies including Japan have always viewed China with caution. China has repeatedly claimed that it is fully committed to peaceful economic growth as Zha Peixin,
Child Psychological Development Child Developmental Observation, Interview & Report Individual capacities are generalized abilities or skills necessary to achieve desired outcomes. According to Antonovsky (1996) what all capacities have in common, is that they foster repeated life experiences that help one to see the world as making sense, cognitively, instrumentally, and emotionally. These experiences motivate people to address challenges (meaningfulness), enhance their ability to understand current and future challenges and support the
Exegetical Analysis of 1st Peter 2:1-10 The New Testament's two documents, ascribed to Peter, represent a work in contrasts. Peter's first letter depicts a writing style, which reflects most of his letters. A reason behind this statement appears in 1 Pet. 5:12, where it is stated that the brief letter is written through Silvanus, who is regarded as a devoted brother, for encouraging readers and testifying that this truly is God's