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God Sees Me

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

All of a sudden, I was the boy in the story. I heard Jesus tell the disciples, “You give them something to eat.” While they stood there perplexed, I made my way through the crowd and offered Jesus my uneaten … Continue reading →

Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Mindfulness, Praying with the Imagination, Reflections | Tagged Contemplation of Place, Esther Hizsa, Feeding of 5000, John 6:1-14, Luke 9:12-17, Mark 6:31-44, Matthew 14:13-21, Michael D. O'Brien, Prayer of the imagination, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | 1 Comment

I Love You More than Anything

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

I love You more than anything. And when I am in my right mind I know this to be true But You know it all the time. —Rob Des Cotes If actions speak louder than words, mine wouldn’t say I … Continue reading →

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Time for Rising

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

Lift your head and dry your eyes. Time for rising. –Steve Bell, Bethany in the Morning During Lent, I tried unsuccessfully to refrain from zoning out. Many evenings I succumbed to temptation and played Scrabble on my tablet or snacked while watching … Continue reading →

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Jesus Shows the Full Extent of His Love

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Holy Week, Praying with the Imagination, Reflections | Tagged Esther Hizsa, Full extent of love, Haold Copping, Jesus washes disciples' feet, John 13:4-5, John 13;1, Maundy Thursday, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Waiting for the Word | 2 Comments

God’s Demonstrative Love

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.–John 12:3 (NIV) In Meeting Jesus in John, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, Prayer, Reflections, Wednesday Lunch Club | Tagged anointing of Jesus, Esther Hizsa, Giotto di Bondone, gratitude, James Martin, Jesus washes disciples' feet, John 12:3, John 13: 2, Meeting Jesus in John, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | 1 Comment

Loosening My Grip

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

I’ve been walking with the image of the dead leaf dancing in the wind. With each step I hear, Peace before me. Peace behind me. Peace under my feet. I see a missed a call on my cell phone and … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, Reflections | Tagged David Haas, dead leaf, Esther Hizsa, Just right she sighed, Lenten Reflection, Let all around us be peace, loosening my grip, Luke 17:33, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Steve Corey | Leave a comment

Peace under Our Feet

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

During a silent retreat, I walked along the Pitt River. It was a blustery day and a zephyr of wind swept a few dead leaves into the air. They danced there for so long–swirling, dipping, and cresting–that I began to … Continue reading →

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At the End of My Rope

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

I was doing well for a while, then I gained back the weight I lost. Paul’s words in Romans come to mind. I realize that I don’t have what it takes. I can will it, but I can’t do it. I decide … Continue reading →

Posted in Overeating, Poverty of Spirit, Reflections | Tagged AA, addiction, attachments, Esther Hizsa, Hold On, Isaiah 41:13, just.Luc, Overeating, Romans 7:18-25, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | 8 Comments

Advent I: Hope

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

Hope God, you come like the persistent widow and knock on my door. You keep knocking, wearing me down with your pleas until I do right. You come like the friend at midnight calling me out of bed to give my neighbour what they … Continue reading →

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New Coins in My Pocket

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

At some point, the desperate need to shout fell away as if it were a worthless coin. It’s not that I didn’t want to be heard or at times stay awake at night plotting how I might be heard. But one day … Continue reading →