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Rescued
As I looked back on my eight-day retreat, I saw the through-line of a story. It began with God’s whispers of love and a gentle awareness that I had been guarding and protecting my heart from God. At the beginning of the retreat, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Aftab Uzzaman, Creation of Adam, David L. Fleming SJ, Esther Hizsa, Ignatian prayer, Ignatian prayer retreat, Ignatian Sprititual Exercises, Living from the Heart, Matthew 11:38; Psalm 115:4-8, Michelangelo, Soul of Christ, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Teresa of Avila
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Cracked Open: Part One
“I’d like you to begin the retreat by praying with Psalm 139,” said Edmund, the young Jesuit who was my spiritual director for the eight days I spent alone with God. My room at Carmel Hill Formation House in Deroche opened … Continue reading →
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Tagged California Golden Poppy, California Poppy, Carmel Hill, Deroche, eight day prayer retreat, Esther Hizsa, Father Alwyn, Helen Chua Tiampo, Ignatian prayer retreat, Little Flower Monastery, Luke 18:9-14, Nan C. Merrill, Philip Bouchard, prayer retreat, Psalm 139, Psalm 51:17, psalm 91, Psalms for Praying, Publican and the Pharisee Icon, spiritual director Burnaby, Thea Rose
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An Everyday Pilgrim 