Reflections from Our Directors
Autumn Memories
Each autumn I find myself steeped in memories. With every season, we live with the anticipation knowing God is with us. Even as we enjoy or grieve what has passed, there is hope for the crunch of a fresh Honeycrisp apple, pulling on a favorite sweater, and enjoying the moment at hand as the briskness of the fall settles in.
Savoring Summer
Savoring the taste of summer can also be a metaphor for savoring moments when we notice we feel the most alive. St Ignatius said, “Whatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive…that is where God is.” If we are open to the gift of all our senses, then we can experience God in a deep and abiding way.
Intention for Respite
Every summer I begin by hoping I will be refreshed and renewed by the time September rolls around. Yet, with the demands of daily life; with the condition of the world; with work and family, there must be intention in my seeking respite.
Thank You!
People give in many ways. Donations are crucial to a non-profit like Loyola. So, too, are the referrals made to Loyola. Thank You!
Peace
“Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be amid these things and still be calm in your heart.”
Blessings in Aramaic and Greek
The Beatitudes in Aramaic and Greek give us deeper meaning, especially for the challenges we are facing in the present.
Hidden Treasure
Like the geode, we develop an exterior armor early in life meant to protect us from suffering. As an Enneagram teacher I understand this protective armor to be our Enneagram type—deeply rooted patterns and habits of feeling, thinking, and behaving. We are unaware that in an effort to protect us, these patterns also limit our growth and receptivity to the Divine. ..
The Spirit of God in Our World
Love is the foundation to healing our wounded world and our personal wounds. Love creates room within to live in the space of interior freedom. The invitation from God to love is always present. Let the Spirit guide you in living in that invitation.
Searching for Wisdom in a Season of Whiplash
Whiplash is probably not a “spiritual” word, however it perfectly describes my experiences of being yanked from one emotion to another.