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Calls to Prayer
Notice what you notice. You’ve heard me say that countless times in my book and blog. It’s become a contemplative practice for me ever since I prayed the Ignatian Exercises in 2012-13. I notice experiences that warm my heart. I … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Homelessness, Ignatian Spirituality, Poverty of Spirit, Prayer, Reflections
Tagged bellw, David L. Fleming SJ, Esther Hizsa, Hold On, just.Luc, Mayor Hurley, Monica Brown, New Year's Resolutions, Ruth Monette, Soul of Christ, spiritual direction, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, St. Stephen the Martyr Anglican Church, uroburos, warming centres, warming shelters
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Forever
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
Posted in Reflections
Tagged Bianca Schiavone, Deuteronomy 31:6, Esther Hizsa, fear of death, Hold On, Julian of Norwich, Ken Ryan, Luc De Leeuw, man fully alive, Mirabai Starr, Psalm 23, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, St. Irenaeus, the glory of God, The Good Shepherd, The Showings, Waiting for the Word
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Being Loved in Distant Places
“Your sister really loves you,” a friend said after I told her about my trip to Gatineau, Quebec to visit my sister and her family. During that week I was touched again by Sylvia’s generosity and thoughtfulness. From buying my airplane … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Creation, Ignatian Spirituality
Tagged Esther Hizsa, generosity, Hold On, HugaBull, Ignatius of Loyola, JoAnna Rickard, Knits for Pits, Luc De Leeuw, spiritual direction, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, suscipe, Sylvia, Take and Receive, thoughtfulness
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