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VIP Jackson Magazine
Living In The House Of Love
When you think of love, you probably don’t think of fear, yet The Rev. Ed Bacon said he’s battled love and fear his entire life.
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Living In The House Of Love
When you think of love, you probably don’t think of fear, yet The Rev. Ed Bacon said he’s battled love and fear his entire life.
“I was raised in a culture of fear,” Bacon said. His father, a Baptist minister in Georgia, preached hell and damnation. “A version of God that I heard preached about from my father’s pulpit was one who was wrathful, punitive and condemning. Even today, to be an American means that we are blessed in many ways, but there are businesses that make money by making people afraid.”
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Arroyo Monthly February 2013
Love is All You Need
In his latest book, Pasadena Pastor Ed Bacon describes a path toward uniting our fractious, divided nation.
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Love is All You Need
In his latest book, Pasadena Pastor Ed Bacon describes a path toward uniting our fractious, divided nation.
THE COVER OF ED BACON’S LATEST BOOK, 8 HABITS OF LOVE: OPEN YOUR HEART, OPEN YOUR MIND, SIMPLY GIVES THE AUTHOR’S NAME, WITH NO MENTION OF HIS DAY JOB AS A NATIONALLY RESPECTED RELIGIOUS LEADER. THIS OMISSION WAS DELIBERATE, SAYS BACON, A PRIEST AND RECTOR AT PASADENA’S ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, WHICH HAS MORE THAN 4,000 CONGREGANTS AND IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE NATION’S MOST SOCIALLY PROGRESSIVE RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.
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Beliefnet
Take the Love Challenge
This year, give yourself a chance to develop a more genuine and fulfilling sense of spirituality. Take the Love Challenge—and begin living a life shaped by love rather than fear and stress.
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Take the Love Challenge
This year, give yourself a chance to develop a more genuine and fulfilling sense of spirituality. Take the Love Challenge—and begin living a life shaped by love rather than fear and stress.
During the next few weeks, you will begin to understand and put into practice what I call courageous spirituality. This means being confident in love’s power. It means being inclusive, not exclusive. It means accepting that within each human being there lives a core of goodness.
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Publisher's Weekly
Muslim Group’s Meeting at Church Stirs Controversy—and Book Sales
An Episcopal priest’s interfaith stand has provided an unexpected platform for his debut book—and an opportunity for him to personally demonstrate its Oprah Winfrey-approved message.
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Muslim Group’s Meeting at Church Stirs Controversy—and Book Sales
An Episcopal priest’s interfaith stand has provided an unexpected platform for his debut book—and an opportunity for him to personally demonstrate its Oprah Winfrey-approved message.
Sales of Rev. Ed Bacon’s 8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind spiked after All Saints Church in Pasadena, where he has been rector for almost 20 years, agreed to host the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s (MPAC) annual convention.
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Blog Talk Radio
8 Habits of Love with Rev. Ed Bacon
Rev. Ed Bacon is the special guest joining Life Coach Ade.
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8 Habits of Love with Rev. Ed Bacon
Rev. Ed Bacon is the special guest joining Life Coach Ade.
When love is a habit, what kind of world would we create? It’s time to let go of the fear of what it means to be human. Learn how to apply love in your relationships and your day to day activities. Let love become the experience and not just a concept.
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Religion News Service
Why our church is taking heat for opening our doors to Muslims
PASADENA, Calif. (RNS) Should I be eating crow? We’ll find out on Saturday (Dec. 15), when everything I’ve ever believed and preached from the pulpit of All Saints Episcopal Church will be put to the test.
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Why our church is taking heat for opening our doors to Muslims
PASADENA, Calif. (RNS) Should I be eating crow? We’ll find out on Saturday (Dec. 15), when everything I’ve ever believed and preached from the pulpit of All Saints Episcopal Church will be put to the test.
For the congregation of All Saints, where I serve as rector, the test will be more extreme and dangerous. Our decision to host the convention of the Muslim Public Affairs Council — the first time a Muslim group has held a national convention in a Christian church — will also challenge everything I wrote in my recent book, “8 Habits of Love.”
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NY Times
Church Opens Arms to Muslim Group, and Is Taken to Task
When the Muslim Public Affairs Council arranged to hold its annual convention at All Saints Church in Pasadena, Calif., this Saturday, leaders of both organizations believed it would be a bold demonstration of progress in interfaith relations.
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Church Opens Arms to Muslim Group, and Is Taken to Task
When the Muslim Public Affairs Council arranged to hold its annual convention at All Saints Church in Pasadena, Calif., this Saturday, leaders of both organizations believed it would be a bold demonstration of progress in interfaith relations.
But now the organizers of the convention have had to call in the local police department and private security guards after a conservative Christian group posted an article accusing All Saints, an Episcopal church, of harboring Muslim extremists, and the church received a barrage of hate mail.
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The Washington Post
Why our church is taking heat for opening our doors to Muslims
Should I be eating crow? We’ll find out on Saturday (Dec. 15), when everything I’ve ever believed and preached from the pulpit of All Saints Episcopal Church will be put to the test.
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Why our church is taking heat for opening our doors to Muslims
PASADENA, Calif. — Should I be eating crow? We’ll find out on Saturday (Dec. 15), when everything I’ve ever believed and preached from the pulpit of All Saints Episcopal Church will be put to the test.
For the congregation of All Saints, where I serve as rector, the test will be more extreme and dangerous. Our decision to host the convention of the Muslim Public Affairs Council — the first time a Muslim group has held a national convention in a Christian church — will also challenge everything I wrote in my recent book, “8 Habits of Love.”
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abc7.com
Muslim convention at Episcopal church brings hate mail
Controversy over plans for a Muslim group’s convention in Pasadena: A local Episcopal church has agreed to host the event next week, but that’s not sitting well with some people. The church has received hate mail.
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Muslim convention at Episcopal church brings hate mail
PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) — Controversy over plans for a Muslim group’s convention in Pasadena: A local Episcopal church has agreed to host the event next week, but that’s not sitting well with some people. The church has received hate mail.
The Muslim call to prayer normally takes place in a mosque, but later this month American Muslims will gather in a Christian church for the first time.
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NBC Southern California
Church Hosting Muslim Conference Receives Emails “Dripping With Vitriol”
Hateful emails have begun pouring into All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena after news spread that, for the first time, an American Muslim organization will hold its national convention there on Dec. 15.
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Church Hosting Muslim Conference Receives Emails “Dripping With Vitriol”
Hateful emails have begun pouring into All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena after news spread that, for the first time, an American Muslim organization will hold its national convention there on Dec. 15.
“They were just dripping with vitriol and horrible hate,” Rev. Ed Bacon told NBC4 on Wednesday.
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CBS Los Angeles
Episcopal Church Receiving Hate Mail For Agreeing To Host Muslim Conference
All Saints Episcopal Church has received hate mail after agreeing to host the national convention of the Muslim Public Affairs Council next weekend.
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Episcopal Church Receiving Hate Mail For Agreeing To Host Muslim Conference
All Saints Episcopal Church has received hate mail after agreeing to host the national convention of the Muslim Public Affairs Council next weekend.
Reverend Ed Bacon said he’s received emails that are inflammatory and filled with inaccuracies: “…scapegoating Muslims, totally misreading what Islam is all about, telling us we can’t call ourselves a Christian body because we’ve allowed Muslims into our church.”
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89.3 KPCC Southern California Public Radio
Faith Leaders gather at All Saints Church in support of upcoming Muslim convention
Faith Leaders from Southern California held a news conference Thursday at All Saints Church in Pasadena.
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Faith Leaders gather at All Saints Church in support of upcoming Muslim convention
Faith Leaders from Southern California held a news conference Thursday at All Saints Church in Pasadena. They expressed unity and support for the annual convention of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) scheduled to take place there on Saturday December 15. All Saints Church has received numerous emails attacking it for hosting the convention.
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LA Times
Hate mail won’t stop church from hosting Muslim convention
All Saints Church in Pasadena moves ahead as host of a Muslim Public Affairs Council convention despite hate email.
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Hate mail won’t stop church from hosting Muslim convention
Despite receiving a slew of hate mail, All Saints Church in Pasadena is moving forward with a conference hosted by the Muslim Public Affairs Council — the first time the organization has conducted a national convention at a Christian church.
All Saints Rev. Ed Bacon described the emails his congregation received as “some of the most vile, mean-spirited emails I’ve ever read in my life.”
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Pasadena Sun
All Saints Church receives threats over Muslim convention
All Saints Church in Pasadena has been getting hate mail over its decision to host the annual convention of a Muslim American civil rights group.
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All Saints Church receives threats over Muslim convention
All Saints Church in Pasadena has been getting hate mail over its decision to host the annual convention of a Muslim American civil rights group.
All Saints will host the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s 12th annual convention on Dec. 15, which is expected to draw about 1,000 people.
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LA Daily News
Pasadena Church joins with Muslim group to decry hate emails
Religious leaders from all sects and denominations stood shoulder-to-shoulder at All Saints Church in Pasadena on Thursday to denounce a spate of hate mail the parish received for hosting a popular Muslim event at the church.
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Pasadena Church joins with Muslim group to decry hate emails
Religious leaders from all sects and denominations stood shoulder-to-shoulder at All Saints Church in Pasadena on Thursday to denounce a spate of hate mail the parish received for hosting a popular Muslim event at the church.
Church officials claim they received more than two dozen emails from individuals condemning All Saints Episcopal Church for hosting the 12th Annual Muslim Public Affairs Council Convention on Dec. 15.
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Times-Standard Online
Church hosting Muslim convention getting hate mail
An Episcopal church in Southern California has received hate mail since a conservative Christian group publicized the church’s plans to host a Muslim organization’s annual convention next weekend, the church’s leadership said Thursday.
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Church hosting Muslim convention getting hate mail
An Episcopal church in Southern California has received hate mail since a conservative Christian group publicized the church’s plans to host a Muslim organization’s annual convention next weekend, the church’s leadership said Thursday.
All Saint’s Church in Pasadena held a news conference to publicize what it called the “hateful” emails it has received since the Washington, D.C.-based Institute on Religion & Democracy published an article on its website last week criticizing the church’s plans to host the event for the Muslim Public Affairs Council.
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abc7.com
All Saints Church in Pasadena remembers Connecticut school shooting victims
All Saints Church in Pasadena focused its services Sunday on remembering the victims of the Connecticut school shooting massacre and praying for their families.
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All Saints Church in Pasadena remembers Connecticut school shooting victims
PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) — All Saints Church in Pasadena focused its services Sunday on remembering the victims of the Connecticut school shooting massacre and praying for their families.
Rector Ed Bacon, a father and grandfather, says he couldn’t help but think of his own family during the tragedy. Some of his children are school teachers.
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89.3 KPCC Southern California Public Radio
Sunday sermons urge healing, action in aftermath of Connecticut tragedy
The Rev. Ed Bacon consoled mourners, but also called for political action against gun violence and the firearms lobby. Dec. 16, 2012
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Sunday sermons urge healing, action in aftermath of Connecticut tragedy
Worshippers at All Saints Church in Pasadena, Calif. take in a Sunday sermon addressing the massacre of 20 elementary school children and six school staffers by a gunman in Newton, Conn. last Friday. The Rev. Ed Bacon consoled mourners, but also called for political action against gun violence and the firearms lobby. Dec. 16, 2012
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Zen Parenting Radio
Rev Ed Bacon on Zen Parenting
Cathy and Todd had the honor of talking withRev Ed Bacon, author of the 8 Habits of Loveand host of Oprah’s Soul Series on XM Radio. They discuss everything from forgiveness, to self awareness, and why choosing love over fear is an essential decision when it comes to your partner, your kids, or even yourself.
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Rev Ed Bacon on Zen Parenting
Cathy and Todd had the honor of talking withRev Ed Bacon, author of the 8 Habits of Loveand host of Oprah’s Soul Series on XM Radio. They discuss everything from forgiveness, to self awareness, and why choosing love over fear is an essential decision when it comes to your partner, your kids, or even yourself.
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First 30 Days
Profiles of Change: Ed Bacon
We have the ability to change both the course of our lives and the course of history when we become aware of the core of sacredness within us—which I call the Beloved—and begin to live with it as our guide.
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Profiles of Change: Ed Bacon
We have the ability to change both the course of our lives and the course of history when we become aware of the core of sacredness within us—which I call the Beloved—and begin to live with it as our guide.
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LA Talk Radio
“8 HABITS OF LOVE” | Ed Bacon
AIRED: November 12, 2012 – 11:00 am PST :: Allen and Dr. Melody are joined by Reverend Bacon, Author of 8 HABITS OF LOVE, who believes that every person can live a full and creative life if they can learn to move through troubling emotions such as fear, anger, and sadness to find the beloved within themselves and in others.
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“8 HABITS OF LOVE” | Ed Bacon
AIRED: November 12, 2012 – 11:00 am PST :: Allen and Dr. Melody are joined by Reverend Bacon, Author of 8 HABITS OF LOVE, who believes that every person can live a full and creative life if they can learn to move through troubling emotions such as fear, anger, and sadness to find the beloved within themselves and in others.
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Priscilla Gilman
“Each Of Us Is On An Adventurous, Exhilarating Transformational Journey”: A Q & A with Ed Bacon
Ed Bacon is the rector of All Saints Church in Pasadena, California – a 4,000 member multi-ethnic urban Episcopal parish, with a reputation for energetic worship, a radically inclusive spirit, and a progressive peace and justice agenda.
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“Each Of Us Is On An Adventurous, Exhilarating Transformational Journey”: A Q & A with Ed Bacon
Ed Bacon is the rector of All Saints Church in Pasadena, California – a 4,000 member multi-ethnic urban Episcopal parish, with a reputation for energetic worship, a radically inclusive spirit, and a progressive peace and justice agenda.
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Peace Pandemic Corp.
8 Habits of Love
Normally I would write a rigorous piece on finding something like this but it speaks for itself and I would like to share it here. Rev. Ed Bacon is a priest in the Diocese of Los Angeles in the Episcopal Church.
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8 Habits of Love
Normally I would write a rigorous piece on finding something like this but it speaks for itself and I would like to share it here. Rev. Ed Bacon is a priest in the Diocese of Los Angeles in the Episcopal Church. Peace Pandemic is not affiliated with any particular religion but we believe the message behind this piece today in the Huffington Post should be absorbed by all humans. Here it is…
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George Kilpatrick New Inspiration for the Nation
Ed Bacon “8 Habits of Love”
What are the 8 Habits of Love? Author Ed Bacon, Rector at All Saints Church in Pasadena, CA, and frequent contributor to Oprah Radio explores the powerful and surprising ways these love habits when practiced will change and improve your life.
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Ed Bacon “8 Habits of Love”
What are the 8 Habits of Love? Author Ed Bacon, Rector at All Saints Church in Pasadena, CA, and frequent contributor to Oprah Radio explores the powerful and surprising ways these love habits when practiced will change and improve your life.
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Evolutionary Mystic Post
8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind ~ Ed Bacon
Reverend Bacon believes that every person can live a full and creative life if they can learn to move through troubling emotions such as fear, anger, and sadness to find the beloved within themselves.
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8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind ~ Ed Bacon
Reverend Bacon believes that every person can live a full and creative life if they can learn to move through troubling emotions such as fear, anger, and sadness to find the beloved within themselves. Readers will learn how insecurity can keep us from connecting with others, our loving self, and finding our own peace, joy, and creative power.
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Motivational Blog
8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind
A spiritual guidebook to living life through love and connection, not fear and isolation, by a respected pastor and a frequent guest on Oprah’s Soul Series.
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8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind
A spiritual guidebook to living life through love and connection, not fear and isolation, by a respected pastor and a frequent guest on Oprah’s Soul Series.
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An Inch at a Time Blog
Overcoming the evil of dehumanization
Ed Bacon’s latest blog — 8 Habits of Love — was just posted to the Huffington Post … and I think it’s one of the best summaries of what post-imperial Christianity has to offer a world hungry for healthy spirituality I’ve ever read.
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Overcoming the evil of dehumanization
Ed Bacon’s latest blog — 8 Habits of Love — was just posted to the Huffington Post … and I think it’s one of the best summaries of what post-imperial Christianity has to offer a world hungry for healthy spirituality I’ve ever read.
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Grand Central Life & Style
Great Things to Come: 8 Habits of Love
People are already buzzing about 8 Habits of Love by Ed Bacon, coming soon from Grand Central Life & Style. Bacon, a leader in peace and interfaith work, has been a regular guest host on Oprah’s Soul Series.
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Great Things to Come: 8 Habits of Love
People are already buzzing about 8 Habits of Love by Ed Bacon, coming soon from Grand Central Life & Style. Bacon, a leader in peace and interfaith work, has been a regular guest host on Oprah’s Soul Series. The book promises to be “a spiritual guidebook to living life through love and connection, not fear and isolation,” and will be on sale on September 11.
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After Psychtherapy Blog
Envy and Competitiveness
Early in the summer of 2011, not long after we arrived in Colorado, I received an email from our good friends in Los Angeles who also own a cabin down the road from us.
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Envy and Competitiveness
Early in the summer of 2011, not long after we arrived in Colorado, I received an email from our good friends in Los Angeles who also own a cabin down the road from us. They had offered the use of their cabin for one week to the rector of their church, All Saint’s in Pasadena, who would be using it as a retreat while he worked on his book; they wondered if we could “keep an eye out” for him in case he needed anything during his visit, and asked if they could give him our telephone number.
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Blog Talk Radio
Love & Energy by Kacey on the Radio
Reverend Ed Bacon talks about his new book The 8 Habits of Love. Your body is trying to tell you if you are close to love, or if “fear has set up shop in you”. You’ll feel blessed just for listening!
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Love & Energy by Kacey on the Radio
Reverend Ed Bacon talks about his new book The 8 Habits of Love. Your body is trying to tell you if you are close to love, or if “fear has set up shop in you”. You’ll feel blessed just for listening!
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Pasadena NOW
Ed Bacon at the West Hollywood Book Fair, September 30
All Saints Church Pasadena Rector Ed Bacon will discuss his new book, 8 Habits of Love, at the 11th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair on Sunday, September 30, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. at West Hollywood Park and Library.
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Ed Bacon at the West Hollywood Book Fair, September 30
All Saints Church Pasadena Rector Ed Bacon will discuss his new book, 8 Habits of Love, at the 11th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair on Sunday, September 30, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. at West Hollywood Park and Library.
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Imperfect Lady Blog
A Pretend Life.
It is important to remember that Truth is not a set of ideas anyone can memorize or systematize and then expect to earn some sort of certificate of accomplishment. Truth cannot be fully contained in one’s mind, words, concepts, or thoughts— it is too alive, vast, and out of human control for that.
ArticleA Pretend Life.
It is important to remember that Truth is not a set of ideas anyone can memorize or systematize and then expect to earn some sort of certificate of accomplishment. Truth cannot be fully contained in one’s mind, words, concepts, or thoughts— it is too alive, vast, and out of human control for that. Rather, Truth is a constantly unfolding series of insights, understandings, revelations, and epiphanies about ourselves and how the world works. Not only do we learn from Truth until we take our last breath, but it has the potential to galvanize change on a large scale.
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All Saints Church News Blog
Ed Bacon Writes A Book
Somewhat to my surprise, I have written a book. The title is 8 Habits of Love, and in one way or another, you are all in it.
ArticleEd Bacon Writes A Book
Somewhat to my surprise, I have written a book. The title is 8 Habits of Love, and in one way or another, you are all in it. Although the material for this book has come from many experiences on my life’s journey, I know that the final product would not have its scope and depth without my having spent more than 17 years at All Saints Church, living, working and growing with all of you.
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Pasadena Weekly
Good ‘Habits’
As the rector of All Saints Church for the past 17 years, Rev. Ed Bacon has experienced battles with the IRS, helped lead the fight for gay marriage and strongly protested against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Good ‘Habits’
As the rector of All Saints Church for the past 17 years, Rev. Ed Bacon has experienced battles with the IRS, helped lead the fight for gay marriage and strongly protested against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Oprah Winfrey Network
Read an Excerpt of the Rev. Ed Bacon’s 8 Habits of Love
I invite you on an adventure. It is a lifelong journey that will take you to the deepest, most sacred place within yourself. That powerful inner sanctuary resides in each of us—every human being on earth—and when we access this sanctuary, it grounds us in love, giving us the courage and resilience to stand up to fear.
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Read an Excerpt of the Rev. Ed Bacon’s 8 Habits of Love
I invite you on an adventure. It is a lifelong journey that will take you to the deepest, most sacred place within yourself. That powerful inner sanctuary resides in each of us—every human being on earth—and when we access this sanctuary, it grounds us in love, giving us the courage and resilience to stand up to fear.
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Religion Dispatches
8 Habits of Love
I am a man of the cloth. I do believe in God. I go to church even when on vacation. Each Sunday I preach to a congregation of more than a thousand at All Saints Church in Pasadena, and each morning I pray for an hour.
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8 Habits of Love
I am a man of the cloth. I do believe in God. I go to church even when on vacation. Each Sunday I preach to a congregation of more than a thousand at All Saints Church in Pasadena, and each morning I pray for an hour. I know the Bible inside out, and I draw on it for inspiration and transformation.
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Suzanne Barber
Listen to my Podcast with guest Rev. Ed Bacon.
This week’s topic: Politics and Spirituality. Special thanks to my first guest Rev. Ed Bacon, author of 8 Habits of Love.
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Listen to my Podcast with guest Rev. Ed Bacon.
Here’s the first episode of my new podcast: In the Meantime with Suzanne Barber.
This week’s topic: Politics and Spirituality. Special thanks to my first guest Rev. Ed Bacon, author of 8 Habits of Love.
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8 Habits of Love Segment with Kacey Morabito
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Huffington Post
8 Habits of Love
I don’t believe a spiritual life has to include going to church on Sundays. Or any other day, for that matter. No one must believe in one “God,” let alone my particular concept of God. We don’t have to be straight to get married, be pure to find salvation — or even be religious to find a divine community. And yet…
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8 Habits of Love
I don’t believe a spiritual life has to include going to church on Sundays. Or any other day, for that matter. No one must believe in one “God,” let alone my particular concept of God. We don’t have to be straight to get married, be pure to find salvation — or even be religious to find a divine community. And yet…
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Divorce Source Radio
The 8 Habits of Love – Eliminating Fear, Anger and Sadness
On this episode of Single Again! Now What?, Joanie and Steve welcome the Reverend Ed Bacon, a frequent guest on Oprah Winfrey’s Soul Series on Oprah & Friends Radio, discussing 21st century spirituality, and has been a guest panelist in the Spirituality 101 segment of The Oprah Show’s “Living Your Best Life” series.
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The 8 Habits of Love – Eliminating Fear, Anger and Sadness
On this episode of Single Again! Now What?, Joanie and Steve welcome the Reverend Ed Bacon, a frequent guest on Oprah Winfrey’s Soul Series on Oprah & Friends Radio, discussing 21st century spirituality, and has been a guest panelist in the Spirituality 101 segment of The Oprah Show’s “Living Your Best Life” series.
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Publisher's Weekly
8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind
Rector of All Saints church in Pasadena, Calif., Bacon discusses 21st-century spirituality and the critical role of love as a liberating, joy-filled and guiding force; he has “an unshakeable certainty that within each and every human being there lives a core of love and goodness.”
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8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind
Rector of All Saints church in Pasadena, Calif., Bacon discusses 21st-century spirituality and the critical role of love as a liberating, joy-filled and guiding force; he has “an unshakeable certainty that within each and every human being there lives a core of love and goodness.” He offers eight simple habits—play, forgiveness, stillness, truth, candor, compassion, community, generosity—to change the way we think and behave. The habit of generosity opens hearts so one may give and receive. Practicing the habit of candor deepens relationships, and the stillness habit restores a calm confidence. The habit of truth causes us to challenge our assumptions about ourselves and others and leads to growth. Along with personal anecdotes, memories, and stories of soul survivors, Bacon interpolates the thoughts of poets, sages, scholars, and writers, such as the Dalai Lama, Thomas Merton, and Alice Walker. Readers who find a life-giving energy pulsing in these pages will pass this book on to those they love.
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