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One of the things I felt drawn to explore more when moving back to Finland last Spring, was the spiritual practice of walking and...

When the pandemic hit our corner of the world, we had recently moved to a new home and were only beginning to get to know our neighbors....

Depending on where in the world you live, and what the current spread of the COVID-19 virus in your area is, you may or may not be...

“Childhood is a time of wonder and awe. The world is sensed through fresh eyes and ears. ... The capacity for being lost in the moment —...

Written by Kristi C Johnson "Dear hospice, this is what I want you to know." This is how I started my letter to acknowledge the end of my...

Images of Spiritual Director. Spiritual Director as Guest, Travel Companion and Tea Ceremony Server

"The Celts describe thresholds as "thin times or places" where heaven and earth are closer together and the veil between worlds is thin....

Posture of Prayer and how Christian yoga is a practice of worship.

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" 1 Corinthians 6:19,...

The start of the new year allures many of our imaginations with new possibilities. Excellent books have been written about the power of...

Jen is an illustrator, writer, crafter and an Ignatian Prayer of Examen teacher. If you know me a little bit, you understand why we might...

“To give a blessing is to affirm, to say ‘yes’ to a person’s Belovedness. And more than that: to give a blessing creates the reality of...

Art Reflection: Your Formative Journey. A spiritual practice that helps us to listen to the story of our lives.

book review of Pierre Wolff's book "Discernment: the Art of Choosing Well: Based on Ignatian Spirituality."

I enjoy using my imagination, body, arts and creativity in my life of prayer. Below I will show you how I combine imaginative reading of...

It’s been a long while since I posted anything here. The reason is simple: I have been on the road. I live far away from my family and...

You have most likely come across more than one term that describes Spiritual Practices. Here are a few of them: Holy Habits, Sacred...

This simple prayer is supported by bodily movements that express the inner postures of the heart. I have modified Richard Forster's...

1. Let the Biblical Narrative Form You In spiritual formation we talk a lot about the importance of listening to God in the midst of our...

The Christian Faith tells a story of God’s world and us in it. Followers of Jesus want to enter into this story: hear it, retell it, play...