Contemplative Living – The Way of Compassion
Shauna Gill shares her story of living contemplatively while caring for her injured cat, Emmy, learning to practice the way of compassion, grace and m…
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Mystical Transformation: A Journey of Healing and Union with God
Rod Janz explores key aspects of mystical transformation by diving into the healing process, the integration of psychology and spirituality, and the r…
Living from the Heart: Remaining Open to God
Esther Hizsa reflects on spiritual growth using the strawflower as a metaphor for opening one's heart to God, despite challenges, and embracing the on…
Hints of Gladness
There was a time in my life when I felt trapped in negativity. With the guidance of a business coach, I started a project called "Hints of Gladness," …
Finding God’s Guidance
Finding spiritual direction was exactly what I needed to honor the grief journey I had just begun after the loss of my husband.
CONTEMPLATION: a somewhat acrostic poem
Living a life of contemplation is the fullest way that I know how to live from my heart—the center of my being that is most deeply and honestly conn…
Embracing the Mess: Spiritual Direction with Liesel Spicer
I remember a friend and fellow spiritual director who commented that once spiritual direction became a part of her life, it was hard to imagine doing …
Some thoughts on Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction was not a serious consideration until I was nearly 40 years old. Up to that point, discipleship and mentoring held center stage.
Mother’s Day and Prodromal Labour
I went into labour with my first child in 1991. The contractions were every four minutes, but not very strong. That was Friday afternoon...
37 Bible Passages to Enrich Your Contemplative Practice
Discover 37 Bible passages to enrich your contemplative practice. Let these verses inspire and support you in your journey of silence and meditation.