Christian Spirit-An Introduction Sancity and sanctuary Contemplation and judgment The beauty of creation Contemplating God's world Eyes turned toward God What is faith? Participating in God's Love All life like a day of celebration Within all, over all, under all Threading the needle In You, all things abide Who is the maker of souls and bodies? The Light of God God is closer to me than I am to myself Enter eagerly into the treasure house that is within you

slide 16 of 16 Be at peace with your soul; then heaven and earth will be at peace with you. Enter eagerly into the treasure house that is within you, and so you will see the things that are in heaven; for there is but one single entry to them both. The ladder that leads to the kingdom is hidden within your soul. Flee from sin, dive into yourself, and in your soul you will discover the stairs by which to ascend. Isaac the Syrian (7th century) Whether you pray along with the brethren or alone, strive to make your prayer more than a mere habit. Make it a true inner experience. Evagrius of Pontus (512-582)