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The Kitchen as a Cathedral: Sacred Among the Pots and Pans
Our kitchen isn’t fancy, but it’s intentional. Standing at the sink with a view of the La Sal Mountains and well water in your glass, even doing dishes can become prayer. This reflection explores how the Deer Creek kitchen can become a small cathedral of presence, gratitude, and slow, simple meals.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
Apr 278 min read


The Sanctuary of the Ordinary: Practicing Presence in Small Moments
What if the holiest moments of your retreat aren’t on a mountaintop, but in the quiet, ordinary spaces—coffee on the porch, light through the blinds, dishes after dinner? This reflection explores practicing the presence of God in the small moments at Deer Creek Retreat in Old La Sal, Utah.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
Apr 276 min read
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