Dear St. Therese, the Little Flower, I finished reading your autobiography at a time in my life when I needed to know that the little things mattered. You challenged me to ask God to show me the hidden graces that I had helped to bestow. One by one, seeds I had planted long ago came… Continue reading A Thank You Letter To Saint Therese on Her Feast Day
Category: Spiritual Direction
Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Belongs-Gift-Contemplative-Prayer/dp/0824519957 This book is not how to practice contemplative prayer but more about the learnings that have come out of this unique way of listening to the divine. I have listened to the audio recording of this book a little bit at a time while walking my dog, and then again poured over it in… Continue reading Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
The One Journaling Technique That Changed My Life
You may have already tried this method of journaling before, but have you really tried it? I first learned about it at a retreat in high school but didn't really begin practicing it on a regular basis until about 10 years ago. It is a way to tap into your intuition, your subconcious, divine wisdom.… Continue reading The One Journaling Technique That Changed My Life
The Spiritual Meaning of A Bear in Your Path
On a trip to Tennessee with my family this summer I encountered a bear. I was leading my dad through some morning yoga poses on the front porch of our 200 year old cabin when my dog, Foxy, started barking and tearing at her leash. I turned around to see a large black bear walking… Continue reading The Spiritual Meaning of A Bear in Your Path
