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The Sacred Symbols of Reiki: A Teaching on Shirushi and Their Jumon
In traditional Reiki practice, sacred symbols are introduced as part of Level 2 training. Each symbol is called a shirushi, and each is...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 253 min read
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Karuna Reiki: Compassion in Action
Karuna Reiki is one of the most powerful and heart-centered branches of Reiki. The word Karuna is Sanskrit and means compassion. This...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 163 min read
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My Journey to Becoming a Reiki Master
Back in 2004, my sister and I used to visit every metaphysical shop we could find around Cincinnati, Ohio. We would spend hours looking...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 152 min read
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Reiki for Daily Use: Simple Ways to Bring Healing into Everyday Life
Reiki isn’t just for sessions on a massage table or during deep meditation. It’s something I weave into the fabric of my life—quietly,...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 92 min read
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Healing Without Closure: A Love Letter to the Unresolved
Healing Without Closure: A Love Letter to the Unresolved We all want answers. We want to know why they left, why it ended, why we weren’t...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 83 min read
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Reiki Healing – Common Questions
I’ve been practicing Reiki for over 20 years. It’s helped a lot of people feel better, calm down, and heal. I know it can seem new or...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 42 min read
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Wearing Grace: The Miraculous Medal, the Brown Scapular, and the Power of Enrollment
People of all faiths carry sacred objects. Some wear crosses or prayer beads. Others carry oil or a special stone. In the Catholic...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 33 min read
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Finding Peace in Prayer: Christian Mindfulness and the Power of Sacred Beads
By Fr. Mark Colville Sometimes, the most healing thing we can do is slow down and be still. In a world that moves fast, it can be hard to...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 32 min read
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What Is Reiki and What to Expect During Your First Session
By Fr. Mark Colville Reiki is a gentle healing practice that brings peace to the body, mind, and spirit. It comes from Japan and means...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 22 min read
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How Reiki Supports Mindfulness and Relieves Anxiety Naturally
By Fr. Mark Colville Anxiety can feel like a storm that never passes. Your mind races. Your heart pounds. Sleep gets harder. Peace feels...

Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 22 min read
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Reiki and the Liberal Catholic Church: Healing Hands, Sacramental Grace
By Fr. Mark Colville Some people ask me if Reiki fits within the Church. They’ve been told energy healing is unchristian, or that it’s...

Fr. Mark Colville
Feb 282 min read
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What Is Karuna Reiki®? A Kind and Deep Healing
Karuna Reiki® is a form of Reiki that focuses on compassion. It helps with deep emotional healing, especially for people who have gone...

Fr. Mark Colville
Jan 163 min read
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Bringing Reiki into Your Daily Routine: Small Moments, Big Shifts
Reiki does not always need a quiet room, candles, or soft music. Some days, it just needs a willing heart and a few minutes of stillness....

Fr. Mark Colville
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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The History of Reiki
Reiki is a healing practice that began in Japan in the early 1900s. It was started by a man named Mikao Usui. He was born on August 15,...

Fr. Mark Colville
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Reiki Lineage: A Stream of Light and Devotion
Reiki is not just something I do. It’s something I carry. It is a spiritual path passed from one heart to another—from teacher to...

Fr. Mark Colville
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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