Super Soul Special: The Rev. Ed Bacon: Do You Recognize Grace?
Oct 25, 2023
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The Rev. Ed Bacon, retired priest and author of '8 Habits of Love,' discusses recognizing grace in tough times. He explains the fear vs. love dynamic in our relationship with God and why embracing the God within us is crucial. He also answers whether religion and spirituality can coexist.
Recognizing grace in our lives can be challenging, especially during tough times.
Religion and spirituality can coexist and enhance one's spiritual journey by connecting with the divine and embracing the presence of God within us.
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Oprah sits down with the Rev. Ed Bacon, a retired priest from the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the author of the book "8 Habits of Love." Saying that we often obscure our ability to identify grace in our lives, the Rev. Bacon reveals how to recognize grace in your life, especially during the toughest times. He tells Oprah that people operate from a place of either fear or love when it comes to their relationship with God and explains why he believes there is a bit of God in all of us and why we should embrace it. Plus, the Rev. Bacon offers a surprising and enlightening answer to the question of whether religion and spirituality can work together.