One of my favorite topics of late is seasonality, including liturgical celebrations throughout the year. The liturgical year is an expression of sacred time that shepherds me as my faith deepens and evolves. My daughter’s increasing curiosity for books, art, and household rhythms makes it even more interesting to me as I share these traditions…
If you’ve just booked your first session, you might be wondering how to prepare for spiritual direction. While individual companions may have a particular approach that requires unique preparation, like gardening or painting, I’ve gathered here a handful of universal points that may help you feel more prepared for your scheduled time. From my own…
Symbolized by a fiery red, Pentecost is the liturgical festival celebrating the presence of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:1-31. In this passage, tongues of fire appear above the heads of the disciples and they begin to speak in different languages. Peter references the prophecies of Joel and quickly identifies this mysterious moment as an…
When describing spiritual direction and companionship, I usually mention the term spiritual hospitality. Though not original to me, I love how this phrase captures a sense of preparation, care, and attention towards another person. Spiritual hospitality is the act of listening in a way that creates a sacred, safe space for another. This applies to…
A Rule of Life, also known as a Rhythm of Life, is a tool I’ve found to be both practical and inspirational as I given more attention to the relationship between my inner and outer life. It has proven itself to be a holistic way to organize my goals, as well as a budget for…
I recently read one of Marcus Borg’s notable books, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. It’s a fascinating, brief book on the “pre-Easter” and “post-Easter” Jesus. I’m wrestling with many of Borg’s ideas but I was captivated by his section on the Hebrew words for compassion and womb, which are really from the same…