Reflections from Our Directors
Springing Forward with Reflections: day to day desolations and consolations invite gratitude.
Revisiting the fact that, in the Bible, the words, “Fear not” or “Do not be afraid” are found 365 times. It encourages me to lean on signs of trust, compassion, mercy, hope amid times of desolation. How does this scriptural reminder touch your heart?
PRAYER SHAWLS: Everyday reminders of God’s love, compassion and mercy.
How might prayer shawls be everyday reminders of God’s love, compassion and mercy?
Loving Kindness
The origin of the Loving Kindness meditation is in Buddhism. As a Christian, I appreciate the chance to pray with this meditation. It reminds me that all the great religions teach compassion, including Jesus who lived compassion in his daily life. Jesus taught compassion when he said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:31)
Welcome Difficult Feelings
Have you had an experience when somebody else’s good news made you feel something other than good? … my feelings of grief were difficult to welcome, especially in the face of someone’s good news. They were feelings I “shouldn’t” be feeling. I was “supposed to” be joyful and happy.
The Heart of the Matter
Join me in contemplating the role of compassion in our lives and within the communities where we live and work.
Prayer
I can stop and pray. In any instance and any stance.
4th Quarter Generosity
Please hear a resounding THANK YOU from all the staff and board at Loyola for your generosity in the last three months of 2021. Loyola received $20,180 in donations!
A Box of Memories
I was filled with joy in finding something precious to me that I thought was lost.
A Simple Prayer Will Do
The shorter days also mean more darkness, and by the time January rolls around I am aware of the way less daylight affects me. Lower energy and a lower mood, which makes it difficult to do all the things I love to do or that are important to me, like praying.