Tag Archives: Susanne Nilsson

Jesus’ Itinerary This Weekend

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

 So Jesus went with them.–Luke 7:6 Jesus will be in the seat next to this oneon his red-eye flight,in the car,and at the memorial of his loved one. Jesus will be up at dawn,grabbing his pack and joining another on … Continue reading →

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Surrender’s Shadow Side

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

“You went out for lunch without me?” I blurted, unable to contain my hurt and anger. “Don’t get me wrong. I’m glad you did,” I added. I meant it, too. But that awful feeling of being left out and forgotten … Continue reading →

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Waking Up to What’s True

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

I wrote the number 2 on the whiteboard on our fridge. For two days, I have not eaten after supper. I feel hopeful that tomorrow I will write a three and the next day a four. In 2020, I worked … Continue reading →

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Advent II: Choose

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Esther Hizsa

God comes to you disguised as your life. –Paula D’Arcy It wasn’t Jesus who thanked me for not to giving up on him. It was God in disguise. God in my neighbour, my body, my Christmas cactus. God invites me … Continue reading →

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Advent IV: Presence

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

Instead of the usual Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, I have chosen different words for each week in Advent this year. I’m feeling pretty good, then suddenly I’m not. I received an email, and in it, my friend tells me … Continue reading →

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Advent III: Mystery and Wonder

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

Instead of the usual Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, I have chosen different words for each week in Advent this year. I spent a few hours on my last silent retreat gazing at the icon, Pantokrator: Jesus, Creator and Saviour … Continue reading →

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Advent II: Yearning

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

Instead of the usual Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, I have chosen different words for each week in Advent this year. A few weeks ago Fred and I had a Groupon for a restaurant in the Vancouver’s West End. We … Continue reading →

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Advent 1: Interruption and Disappointment

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

What if we found new words for our Advent candle-lighting wreaths this year? Instead of the traditional Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, what words would you choose to mark each week in this season of waiting? Two words jump out at … Continue reading →

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DIY Prayer Retreat #11: Releasing Reality

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

Hi everyone,  I led our contemplative groups’ monthly retreat in June and this is what I used. For instructions and guidelines to help you lead a DIY, check here. May you be blessed as you open yourself to God in … 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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