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A Patch of Fog
“Turn on your lights and slow down,” Fred said. The fog on the road was so thick, we couldn’t see more that a few metres in front of us. I drove slowly, silently, looking for red tail lights and road signs … Continue reading →
Posted in Reflections, Spiritual Direction, Stories
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Tagged Anne Yungwirth, being present, bravelittlebird, David Wagoner, Esther Hizsa, Heavy Fog, Houston Marsh, John Knox Christian School, Lost, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Stand still, Super Thick Fog leaving Montalvo
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Keeping Vigil
I’m awake in the middle of the night again. A sadness dogs me until I get up and listen to it. In the silence I hear a regret that I was not present. That evening I had a meal with friends. I conversed … Continue reading →
Posted in Mystical, Poverty of Spirit, Reflections, Stories
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Tagged being present, Efrain Almeida, Esther Hizsa, God's presence, helplessness, Judy van derVelden, Our Lady of Vladimir, Psalm 139:12, Rain on my window, Rodrigo Soldon, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver
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The Desire to Disappear
“Sometimes I wish I could disappear,” I told Father Elton once while I was doing the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises last year. “Of course you do,” he said. “You want to do as you were told.” “What do you mean?” I … Continue reading →
Posted in Childhood, Ignatian Spirituality, Lent, Spiritual Direction, Stories
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Tagged being present, desires of our heart, disappear, Ignatian Sprititual Exercises, prayer, Psalm 37:4, SIMindy
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An Everyday Pilgrim 