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Two Minutes: Mystery

Steve · May 13, 2021 · 6 Comments

Welcome to the first in a new occasional series of short video meditations called “Two Minutes.” As you might have already guessed, each of these will be just about two minutes in length and will invite you through image, words and music into a short period of prayer and reflection. 

I invite you to get comfortable, put on a pair of headphones for best effect, and enjoy two minutes reflecting on the grace, love and peace of God. In an all-too-busy world, this is just one brief opportunity to pause and set our hearts on the lover and creator of us all.    

This first episode includes footage I shot just a few weeks ago in the low country of South Carolina, a short poem, and music created by my friends and collaborators John Caravelli and Phil Cooper.  

Relax + Center + Enjoy

Two Minutes

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  1. Tom Schneider says

    May 13, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    Greta Steve! One of my favorite places/activities on the planet: South Carolina wave gazing. Nothing like it. Peace! AMDG!

    Tom

  2. Steve says

    May 14, 2021 at 5:50 am

    Peace, Tom. Be well and keep doing good!

  3. Mary Jo says

    May 16, 2021 at 6:19 am

    This is the first time I visited your website. I read the Triiduum Saturday post and found so much peace in the two minute video. I will be visiting again. Thank you for the inspirational words.

  4. Steve says

    May 16, 2021 at 8:35 am

    Thanks, Mary Jo. Nice to meet you!

  5. Judy says

    May 17, 2021 at 7:49 am

    Thanks for taking me from my doctor’s waiting room to peace and heartfelt mystery.

  6. Steve says

    May 17, 2021 at 8:05 am

    Thanks, Judy. I’m glad you found us when you needed it…

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