spiritual direction
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Another adaptation of the Ignatian Examen
The Ignatian Daily Examen could be seen as a Prayer to God. The classic 5-step process could be adapted to the following manner. See my other post on the Daily Examen. God, thank you. I thank you, God, for always being with me, but especially I am grateful that you are with me right now.…
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Adaptations of the Ignatian Daily Examen
My writing at Medium. https://medium.com/@dianatanhc/adaptations-of-the-ignatian-daily-examen-ae47c9d38511 see my other post on the Daily Examen.
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Prayer is a two-way conversation
My writing on Medium. https://medium.com/@dianatanhc/prayer-is-a-two-way-conversation-94ad72e2ae76
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Labyrinth Walks
This is what the Lord says:“Stand at the crossroads and look;ask for the ancient paths,ask where the good way is,and walk in it,and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 What is a labyrinth? It is an ancient meditation tool that is enjoying a revival in recent times. It can be seen as…
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FAQ: Silent Retreats and Spiritual Direction
What happens during a Day of Recollection? A Day of Recollection can be arranged at a retreat center.A spiritual director can help facilitate the day for you by directing your attention and focus to areas that you want to work on.Journaling is encouraged; the relevant contents of which can be brought up during spiritual direction…
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Change and Transition
Think of an experience of change in your life. It can be very significant or very ordinary. What feelings were associated with it? In discussion groups the commonly chosen words include ‘excitement’, ‘renewing’, ‘buzz’, ‘fearful’, ‘anxious’, ‘energized’, ‘bewilderment’. But these words do not describe change but transition. Change is about the outer, practical task of…
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Praying in dry seasons of life
Our prayer lives go through cycles like the seasons of the year. We cycle through spring-like seasons of new life or summer-like seasons of abundance. Today let’s turn to what St. Ignatius invites us to do when we are in a season of prayer that feels more like autumn, when what was once abundant begins…
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A time for silence
When we get away from the clutter and distractions of our life, we can begin to sense the deeper roots of our being. click here to read the full article.