Tag Archives: Deuteronomy 31:6

Save Us

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Esther Hizsa

Yesterday, we returned home from camping in the Kootenays.Today, I’m baking bread, and Fred is vacuuming out the car.I wish he could vacuum up the smoke and everyone were safe at home. One hundred and four wildfires are actively … Continue reading →

Posted in community, compassion, Creation, Poetry, Prayer, Reflections | Tagged Bowen Assman, Bradley Creek Fire, Castanet, Deuteronomy 31:6, Esther Hizsa, Ignatian Spiritual Excercises, Liam Phair, Living from the Heart, Psalm 10:1, Psalm 16, Psalm 16:10, Qilpituk Creek, SoulStream, Spiritual Director North Okanagan, Spiritual Director Vernon, Vernon fire | 1 Comment

Jesus’ Itinerary This Weekend

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

So Jesus went with them.–Luke 7:6 Jesus will be in the seat next to this oneon his red-eye flight,in the car,and at the memorial of his loved one. Jesus will be up at dawn,grabbing his pack and joining another on … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, Poetry, Reflections | Tagged Deuteronomy 31:6, Esther Hizsa, Jesus' Itinerary, Luke 7:6, Monk, Sarah Horrigan, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Susanne Nilsson, Together, Walking Together | 4 Comments

Let Me Tell You Again

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

In that light-blindingmountaintopmoment,you heard Me say,“You are My beloved,”and you believed it. You held itclose,felt itthumping against your chestall the waydown. But oh, My love,here in the valley,where the traffic’s jammed with red lights,you get that look of disappointment,the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Lent, Poetry, Songs | Tagged Beloved Is Where We Begin, Cale Woodley, Deuteronomy 31:6, Drudgery, Esther Hizsa, Ignatian retreat, Isaiah 43:1, Jan L. Richardson, lent, Madras91, Matthew 17:1-13, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Time | 4 Comments

That’s What Love Does

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright … Continue reading →

Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Lent, Prayer, Reflections | Tagged 1 John 4:8, Deuteronomy 31:6, Ephesians 3:14-21, Esther Hizsa, Henri Nouwen, I love my father, Lenten Prayer Practice, Luke 15:11-31, Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 17:1-13, Matthew 7:7-11, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Yvette T. | 7 Comments

Forever

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

I attended Ken’s memorial service on January 28. Hearing about his life reminded me of St.Irenaeus‘ quote, “The glory of God is man fully alive.” Ken had lived life to the full. What he contributed to the world and how well he loved could be seen on … Continue reading →