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Supervision Examen: An Ignatian reflection for spiritual directors
Here is a helpful reflection for spiritual directors to use after offering spiritual direction. After offering spiritual direction, take some time to pray with what transpired. Begin by opening yourself to Christ’s presence. Descend with your mind into your heart and look into … Continue reading
We Are Not as Strong as We Think We Are
I’m thinking about the things I do that hurt others and how I wish I wouldn’t do them. Thankfully, I have come to believe that God doesn’t despise me when I sin. Before I catch myself doing something wrong or … Continue reading
Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Poverty of Spirit
Tagged Burnaby, Donghee Bae, Irene Nobrega, quantum bunny, Rich Mullins, Romans 7:21-25, sad creature, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, strong like bull, TakeTone Cements, Vancouver, We are not as strong as we think we are
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The Word Became Flesh
Emmanuel when Jesus came he didn’t sneak in through the back door of poverty selling magic tricks for applause no Jesus came poor entered every day of every life and never left The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christmas, Poetry
Tagged Emmanuel, John 1:14, Nativity, Paul Kline, sneak in through the back door, Star Walkers, violscaper
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Encountering God in Our Emotions
The Christmas season tends to evoke a range of emotion in us. While we express tidings of comfort and joy, we may feel anything but comforted or joyful. It’s good to pay attention to those unsettling feelings and listen to what they are saying. “Why … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Popular Posts
Tagged Angry Pflümli, Campus Crusade, Cat, Descend with the mind, Fact Faith Feeling Train, Four Spiritual Laws, Jeff Imbach, Kevin Dooley, Living from the Heart, Richard J. Foster, Sanctuary of the Soul, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Tambako the Jaguar, Theophan the Recluse
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Christ In Me, With Me, For Me
This Advent God’s been inviting me to live in the reality that Christ is in me, with me, and for me. I noticed, when I undertook a task or wrote a post, that I was not alone. I felt accompanied as I … Continue reading
A Wondrous Thought
After the angel Gabriel’s visit, Mary woke to a new reality. The pondering of her heart emerged on her lips as she washed the dishes and passed by the beggars on her way to fetch more water. “My soul glorifies the Lord,” … Continue reading
An Everyday Pilgrim 