Dominicans and Spirit
Early Morning Exercise Class In these last days of October, we see that the Holy Spirit is closer than we can ever imagine. The feasts of All Hallow’s Eve (October 31) and All Saints (November 1) remind us of the thin veil between life and death, body and Spirit, heaven and earth. As Dominicans, we are called to persistently strive to live in that space that keeps the Spirit alive in us, in order to share our experience of God with others. In this desire for unity, we are constantly challenged to let go of any polarity that separates body and soul, Spirit and life. We strive to reflect God’s beauty. I have found that exercise, whether it is a dip in the pool, a long walk, or an early morning exercise class brings me to a deeper awareness of this call. Rumi, the 13th century Persian poets says, "Just as the water reflects the stars and the moon, the body reflects the mi...