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Notice Me
As soon as the participants started arriving at the retreat centreI noticed something in meelbowed to the front and shoved my self aside. She wanted a hug from everyone and pouted when she didn’t get it.At the dinner table,she told … Continue reading
The Unholy Three
Fear is a powerful ally.It curbs my behaviour, motivates me, and keeps me safe.Would I be as nice if I didn’t fear judgment?Would I prepare and work so hard if I didn’t fear failure?Would I watch what I eat and … Continue reading
A Blessing for When You’re in the Wilderness
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. —Matthew 4:1 (NIV) On the day the Spirit leads you into the wilderness,may you know it was a Friend that led you thereand that … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, Lent, Poetry, Prayer, Reflections
Tagged Aaron Schock, angel, Briton Rivièr, Cale Woodley, Esther Hizsa, lent, Lenten Prayer Practice, Matthew 4, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Psalm 63:1, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, The Temptation in the Wilderness, Time
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Before the Miracle
I close my eyes, enter into my imagination, and arrive at the wedding in Cana. I take it all in–joyful chatterolives and garlicky hummusdangling earrings and earnest facesfreshly baked bread and wafts of perfumethe earthen goblet in my hand. Who am … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer, Reflections
Tagged Esther Hizsa, Frans Francken the Younger, Ignatian prayer, Jan Evans, Lenten retreat, Nheyob, Psalm 139:7-8, Rembrandt, Saint James the Greater Catholic Church, SoulStream, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, The Return of the Prodigal Son, The Wedding at Cana
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