Tag Archives: Esther Hizsa

Julian’s Prayer

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

God, of your goodness, give me yourself; you are enough for me.—Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love Under the treesin the early morning,I listened to the birds sing to each otherand breathed a prayerthat was once only words: God, … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, Mystical, Poetry, Reflections | Tagged Deb Arndt, Esther Hizsa, Jim Stanton, Julian of Norwich, Living from the Heart, Living from the Heart Podcast, Revelations of Divine Love, Rod Janz, SoulStream, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | Leave a comment

What It Means to Live from the Heart: A Podcast Conversation

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity of being interviewed by my friend and colleague Deb Arndt, for the second episode of the Living from the Heart podcast. In it, I shared my experiences of living from the heart and receiving … Continue reading →

Posted in community, compassion, Reflections, Spiritual Direction, Stories, Writing | Tagged A Taste of Living from the Heart, Brent Unrau, Deb Arndt, Esther Hizsa, Irene Fennema, Living from the Heart, Living from the Heart Podcast, Maureen Miller, Rod Janz, SoulStream, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | Leave a comment

Spared

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

Tell me, what is it you plan to dowith your one wild and precious life?-Mary Oliver, “The Summer Day“ Biking on a country road,eyes full of beauty,wind in my ears,I didn’t hear,didn’t look,didn’t see the car coming.As I was about … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, Poetry, Reflections | Tagged Aurora borealis, Christopher Chapman, Esther Hizsa, Mary Oliver, Protopian Pickle Jar, Richard Rohr, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | Leave a comment

Message Received

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

I stood by the mail roomwaiting for Mom and Dad to come down on the elevator,and she saw me again.Yvonne smiled and said something funny–I can’t remember what–then she pausedand told me againwhat a great job I’m doinglooking after my … Continue reading →

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Manna

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

Even from a distance, you know what I’m thinking. –Psalm 139:2 (MSG) I notice that when the details of my life are attended toI feel calmer.Then I think, But I shouldn’t need that to be calm.You know what I’m thinking,and … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, Poetry, Poverty of Spirit, Reflections | Tagged Ercole de' Roberti, Esther Hizsa, Exodus 16:1-4, Gathering Manna, Isaiah 55:8, Manna, Psalm 139:2, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Thinking, Tiger500 | Leave a comment

Two Prayers for Those Who Fear Scarcity

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

Last Saturday, I joined a dozen contemplatives for a Quiet Morning. When it was my turn to check in around the circle, I confessed my current and lifelong fear of scarcity. Thinking of my parents’ cost of care which had … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, Easter, Prayer, Reflections, Stories | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Abundance, Broo_am (Andy B), Erich Ferdinand., Esther Hizsa, Hebrews 12:1, Julian of Norwich, Philippians 4:19, Precarious existence, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | Leave a comment

Appearances

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

The same day I resigned myself to watching, waitingand being with my longingYou saw me. I was accompanying my mom to her suite,and the first resident I met at the seniors’ home caught my eye.I saw in her face what … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, compassion, Easter, Poetry, Reflections | Tagged Carivaggio, Emmaus, Esther Hizsa, John 1:5, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | 3 Comments

Waiting for Resurrection

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

I’m not unhappy. Life is full and good, but the joy of Your resurrection eludes me. I went to the empty tomb, the garden, the locked room.I walked to Emmaus and back to Galilee.You appeared to thembut not to me. I hear … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, Easter, Reflections | Tagged A Better Resurrection, Christina Rosetti, Esther Hizsa, James Finley, Julian of Norwich, Robert Zünd, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Steve Bell, The Way to Emmaus, Turning to the Mystics | 2 Comments

Awake

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” –-Matthew 28:9 Suddenly you meet us–on our way from the empty tomb, in the garden, on the road to Emmaus, in a locked room, by the sea, and in the dawn of our darkest night. Your … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Holy Week | Tagged Chris Ballard, Esther Hizsa, LIving Flame of Love, Matthew 28:1-9, Michael D. O'Brien, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, St. John of the Cross, the glory of dawn, Transcendence | Leave a comment

Good and Glory

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

It is finished. Jesus has died. His body is lowered down from the cross and taken to the tomb. On Easter Saturday, we hold vigil with everyone who is grieving the loss of Christ’s presence. Those bright days of miracles … Continue reading →