Systole and Diastole: Action and Contemplation

4/23/2024

Action aimed at evangelization, social justice, etc. is a good thing, but action aimed at such goals that is also deeply rooted in prayer, in a profoundly contemplative life, is a much better thing. When we take time to “rest in God,” God’s Spirit, God’s dynamic power and love, can then flow more freely through our actions, making those actions more effective and impactful. The more our lives are rooted in the divine love, the more that divine love can flow through us and out into the world.

This article can be read at www.wordonfire.org/articles/systole-and-diastole-action-and-contemplation/?queryID=10f70ae2286fa1e5f36a56841406a61f

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Rick Clements, Ph.D.

Writer,
Speaker

Rick writes and speaks about topics related to the Catholic faith, with a particular focus on the ways in which a rediscovery of beauty, goodness, and truth can help to revitalize our lives and our culture.

He has written two books (www.richardclements.org/books.html), and he has also written articles for Word on Fire Catholic Ministries (www.wordonfire.org/author/richard-clements) and Catholic World Report (www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/04/14/approaching-balthasar/).

Rick's substack articles can be found at beautygoodnesstruth1.substack.com/

Rick has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Purdue University and a certificate in lay ecclesial ministry from the Catholic Diocese of Gary.

Beauty, Goodness, and Truth