Reflections from Our Directors
Cloak of Beauty
What landscapes weave a cloak of beauty to cover you? What threads in every day life weave a cloak of beauty to cover you? Who are the people who weave a cloak of beauty to cover you?
Who is Reina Brekke?
Reina is the newest spiritual director to join the community of Loyola.
Reflections on the “Light” and the “Shadow”
Might today be a gentle reminder to focus more on the “Light” than the “Shadows?”
Deep Winter
The season of cold and frost invites us to slow down and dream by the fire. Our souls crave this time of reflection, our imaginations long for space to dive below the surface of consciousness and wander among our touchstones of the past, wander among the possibilities of Spring.
Gratitude
thanksgiving for so many blessings during these challenging times
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. These Christmas stories – together with long winter nights and a longing for the sun – are a powerful gateway into a deep part of my psyche.
Mid-Autumn Reflections: Contemplating the Divine in Nature
between seasons of summer and winter, is an opportunity to balance energies between mind, body and spirit.
Growing Spiritually Through Adversity (Part 6 of 6)
No matter what adversities we encounter, we can always grow spiritually. My spouse Julie was diagnosed at age 57 with Alzheimer’s. She has lived in memory care for the past 7 years. She is now in hospice. This is one of six blogs about what Julie needed from me as her caregiver and how her needs shaped my spiritual growth.
Growing Spiritually Through Adversity (Part 5 of 6)
No matter what adversities we encounter, we can always grow spiritually. My spouse Julie was diagnosed at age 57 with Alzheimer’s. She has lived in memory care for the past 7 years. She is now in hospice. This is one of six blogs about what Julie needed from me as her caregiver and how her needs shaped my spiritual growth.