Reflections from Our Directors
A New Canvas
The season of Advent leading to Christmas comes with darkness. It can feel heavy with tender memories, unmet wants and dreams. It also comes like dawn. As the season progresses so do the colors and the light. Light that cannot be overcome. Light that comes to us as God incarnate in a child.
Devotion
Rooted to the earth, flexible in the wind, reaching for the sky, and, seemingly empty, the trees are stable companions who give witness to the sacred promise of new life.
Where are YOU in the Sacred Stories of Advent?
I unpacked the manger set from my childhood and imagined myself into the scene again – but now the rich metaphors of the annunciation, nativity and epiphany unveiled truths of my own life.
The Breath of the Spirit and Gratitude
This time of the year offers us an opportunity to reflect, remember and reassess many aspects of our life.
Savoring Experiences of Grace
A few weeks ago, my 11 year-old son tested positive for COVID. A few days later, my parents tested positive with breakthrough cases. Ever since the virus emerged in our communities, I was concerned that these three people in particular would become infected. All at...
Mid-Autumn Reflections: Contemplating the Divine in Nature
I turn to the constancy, comfort and beauty of the Natural world to calm my mind, body and spirit. I am in awe of the frequent, grace-filled teachings that our Creator offers through Nature.
Patience is a Letting Go
But what about the outcome of my impatience? When I get so focused on things that are out of my control, I lose sight of things that are within my control, such as the condition of my soul.
We’re All Just Walking Each Other Home
Most importantly, benevolent gazing means to look with love into human faces, those we know well and those we may see but once in this life.
The Ordinary
I am thankful for my Ignatian spirituality. In this time of such discontent and unknowns, the constant of God being in all things settles me.