Tag Archives: Wanting to be Heard

Silent Listening, Listen Silently

Posted on November 13, 2020 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

In The Need to be Listened To – I was struck by the lyric that captured prayer at its most primal: Anyone, please send me anyone Oh, Lord, is there anyone? I need someone Parker J. Palmer speaks to this … Continue reading →

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The Answer to Prayer is Prayer

Posted on September 27, 2019 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

Many are looking for answers; some are looking for better questions. Along the way, as we pray, our Life becomes a Prayer. I was reminded by Thomas Merton’s encouragement: as we come to God “the desire to please you, pleases … Continue reading →

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Everyone Prays in the end…

Posted on March 2, 2018 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

Sam Smith’s “Pray” is a prayer subject looking for his prayer object.  Like so many contemporary artists, here is an improbable prophetic echo of the eternity God has set in our hearts… it’s just that we haven’t fathomed it. Despite … Continue reading →

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The Art of Vengeance

Posted on November 17, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

“Art goes to where words cannot reach.” James Romaine This reminded me something Odysseas Elytis said so long ago (note: “Wanting to be Heard“): The lack of synchronicity between nature and man caused the lack of synchronicity between body and soul. … Continue reading →

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