Tag Archives: SoulStream

Walking with Jesus

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

Lately I have been beginning my day with Pray as you go In these short on-line reflections, I am often asked to imagine myself with Jesus and interact with him. One morning I was one of the women who followed Jesus. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Praying with the Imagination, Stories | Tagged Christian Asuh, Cirque Peak, David L. Fleming SJ, enough has been given, Fred Hizsa, Pray as you go, Soul of Christ, SoulStream, Strolling with My Honey. | Leave a comment

DIY Prayer Retreat #1: What God Has Given, What God Is Doing

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

Introduction: For a couple of years our contemplative group has been having one-day prayer retreats that are simple, wonderful and free. Up to eight of us have gotten together at one time. We bring our own lunch and meet for a morning or a … Continue reading →

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Love Speaks to Me about Food

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

The voice I would listen to spoke to me about my relationship with food. Before we left on vacation, I discovered Geneen Roth’s book Women, Food and God. In it Roth talks about the guidelines for eating that have transformed her life. Instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Overeating, Popular Posts, Stories | Tagged Anne Yungwirth, Ed Dahl, Forest Walk, Geneen Roth, Guidelines for Eating, Nan C. Merrill, Overeating, Psalm 73, SoulStream, SoulStream Commitments, Women Food and God | 4 Comments

Faces

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

Every time I looked up from the pulpit to give an illustration or make a point, I would notice the expressions on people’s faces. What were they telling me? A smiling face says, “Preach it, sister!” An intent look says, “I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged faces, Intimacy, My Soul Is at Rest, preaching, Psalm 27:8, Psalm 62:1, self-esteem, SoulStream, SoulStream noon prayer, Taizé, Valerie Sjodin | Leave a comment

The Real Story Begins

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

I was as restless as a cat. I’d pack a few things then check my emails. I looked over the list of items to bring to the SoulStream Partners’ Annual Retreat. Check. Check. What? A photograph of myself? Why hadn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Popular Posts, Stories | Tagged Acts 12, belonging, community, freedom, letting the shy soul speak, listening to our fears, listening to our lives, SoulStream, SoulStream noon prayer | 8 Comments

Me and My Shadow

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

I am hesitant to confess this to you, because when I do, you will find evidence that it’s true. And where that leads, well, that makes me both nervous and hopeful. So here it is: I am pretty self-centred. I often put myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Mystical, Prayer, Stories | Tagged Daniel Bonnell, David Benner, Glimpse of and Angel, Lolowaro974, Me and My Shadow, Noon Prayer, self-centred, self-centredness, Shadows, snuggling up to God, SoulStream, Surrender to Love | 2 Comments

Sweet Freedom

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

I preached after a particularly full week and three restless nights. I was tired but felt confident. I had practised my sermon out loud without relying much on my notes and looked forward to doing it like that on Sunday. However, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Anne Yungwirth, Ball and Chain, freedom, Noon Prayer, SoulStream, Splash | 2 Comments

Will I Open My Heart to God?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

Blessed Trinity, I receive your love, your presence and this day as a gift from you. I open my heart to you. Please lead me deeper into your transforming love as we live these next hours together. Amen. Every morning, along with others … Continue reading →

Posted in Mystical, Prayer, Stories | Tagged Amaryliss, Bill Gracey, Karen Webber, Morning Prayer, Opening to God, SoulStream | 1 Comment

In This Precise Location

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

Howard, Leonard, Penny, Sheldon, and Raj in the TV series Big Bang Theory I’m into the second week of my cold with little energy to do more than watch Big Bang Theory. I borrowed Season Three from the library and put … Continue reading →