The Ancestors Are Not Behind Us
from The Sacred Resonance Podcast Hosted by Larry J. Morris III
What happens to our relationships with those we love when they become ancestors? Does death bring those relationships to an end, or might it change the ways we experience them? In this episode of The Sacred Resonance Podcast, Reverend Larry J. Morris III reflects on the death of his mother and the ways their relationship continues beyond her physical presence. Through personal stories, ancestral encounters, and reflections on Christian scripture and African-derived spiritual traditions, Larry explores ancestry as more than memory—as a living relationship that can include wisdom, guidance, correction, and communion. From the biblical great cloud of witnesses to ancestors of blood, tradition, and vocation, this conversation explores what it means to honor those who came before us without idealizing them. It also considers the importance of spiritual agency, consent, boundaries, and discerning which inheritances we choose to carry forward. Released ahead of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, this episode offers an invitation to remember, honor, and become more attentive to the ancestors who continue to shape our lives. A question to carry: What have I inherited that I want to carry forward, and what have I inherited that I am ready to release? Explore more of the Sacred Resonance journey at https://sacredresonance.co
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