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DIY Retreat #7: Circle Me, Lord
Here is another one-day prayer/silent retreat outline prepared by my friend Joy Richardson, a spiritual director in Coquitlam. You’ll find the introduction to DIY group prayer retreats here and other outlines under resources. CIRCLE ME, LORD After people have gathered, begin with a time of … Continue reading
Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer, Prayer Retreat Outline
Tagged Circle Me Lord, Circle Prayers, Esther Hizsa, Ignatian prayer, Ignatius of Loyola, Joy Richardson, Luke 13: 10-17, prayer retreat, Psalm 131:2, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Coquitlam, spiritual director Vancouver, Spiritual Exercises
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Longing for More Life
If you’ve read my posts lately, you may have noticed that God has been gently widening my view and inviting me “to see all people as my kin, all living beings as my flesh.”* As I do this, I’ve been challenged to turn from self-interest … Continue reading
Posted in Creation, False Self, Poverty of Spirit, Reflections
Tagged Clowns and Characters, Corinthians 3:17-18, Esther Hizsa, Eyes of My Heart, Gail Purdy, glory, leg hold traps, Mother Goose, Nancy Bailey, SoulStream, spiritual direction, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Coquitlam, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, Unfolding LIght
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Glory Led Me Here
The last blossom on my Christmas cactus fell weeks ago. For forty days vibrant pink glory adorned the room where I pray, write, and offer spiritual direction. But now that glory is gone. I think of the Israelites. For forty years they beheld … Continue reading
Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Lent, Mystical, Reflections
Tagged A Life of Being Having and Doing Enough, Anthony de Mello, Christmas Cactus, Esther Hizsa, glory, John 8:32, Kinshuk Sunil, Kite, Promised Land, spiritual direction, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Coquitlam, this breath, Until now, Wayne Muller
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DIY Prayer Retreat #6: Praying with Our Senses at the Beginning of a New Year
Nearly every month I gather with friends for a silent retreat. It has been a rich experience. I explained how it works here. Thanks to Ann Green, who helped me put this retreat together. Supplies needed: Jelly Bellies (5 per person) … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Prayer Retreat Outline, Reflections, Resource
Tagged Abbey of the Arts, Anne Yungwirth, Beau Considine, Christine Valters Paintner, Esther Hizsa, First Bird Back, Gemma Rest, Gemma Trust, Gerald Manley Hopkins, Goldfinch, House Finch, Isaiah 43:16-19, Jelly Bellies, leaf, Living from the Heart, Lulu Lovering, Matthew 4:18-22, Pied Beauty, Psalm 34:8, seved mostafa zamani, SoulStream, spiritual direction, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Coquitlam, Splash, The Artist's Rule, Visio Divina, Wicked Sushi
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Enough
“My husband and I met with our financial advisor,” a friend said at a New Year’s Eve party. “He told us we’ve saved enough money, and we should start spending it.” After a life of carefully saving for retirement, she could hardly … Continue reading
DIY Retreat #5: When Israel Was a Child I Loved Her
Here is another one-day prayer/silent retreat outline in the Ignatian tradition prepared by my friend Joy Richardson, a spiritual director in Coquitlam. You can find other outlines under resources. Here’s an introduction. “When Israel Was a Child I Loved Her…” Welcome God’s Presence … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer, Prayer Retreat Outline
Tagged David Bowman, Esther Hizsa, Father Richard Soo, Hosea 11:1-11, Ignatian prayer, Innocence, Joy Richardson, prayer retreat, Psalm 13:1, Rembrandt, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Coquitlam, spiritual director Vancouver
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An Everyday Pilgrim 