Tag Archives: spiritual director Burnaby
Paradise Today
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”–Luke 23:43 When You told the criminal,“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”I’ve always heard a promise of heaven,his final destination. But for the first time, … Continue reading
Ghostly Visitations
As soon as I heard his words, my mind left the room and entered the moment of regret. I wondered what I could have done, should have done. While Blame was accusing,not just pointing out my faultbut rubbing it in,Widsom interruptedand pointed out a … Continue reading
Julian’s Prayer
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
Spared
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
Manna
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
Appearances
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
Waiting for Resurrection
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
An Everyday Pilgrim 