Spiritual Practices
The Divine Hours of Prayer and the Blues
Over the years, the Divine Hours of Prayers have often evolved into hours for the Blues for me as a result of choosing to spend…
The Wounded Healer: in the Spirit of Henri Nouwen
Henri J. M. Nouwen has made synonymous the “wounded healer” and the minister. In his book, The Wounded Healer[1]Henri J. M. Nouwen, The Wounded Healer,…
The Spiritual Practice of an Inner Monastic Cell
The word “cell” has a long monastic tradition referring originally to the monk’s cave or room. Monastic writings are filled with sayings that note that…
The Night Watch (Vigils)
The Night Watch is one of the most powerful spiritual encounters that we can have with God. This experience has historical roots within the Christian…
The Spiritual Practice of Silence
Within the context of religion, silence has long been understood as an important step in spiritual development. Silence has been encouraged in mind and spirit…
Lectio Divina: A Call to Serene Contemplation and Social Commitment
The art of Lectio Divina has evolved into four traditional steps for us today. The first step is reading, the second step is meditation, the…
Spiritual Practice of Incarnational Solidarity
The underlying consideration concerning incarnational solidarity is three-fold: 1) if all is not well with others all is not well with you; 2) if all…
Examination of Consciousness in the Spirit of St. Ignatius of Loyola
An Examination of Consciousness is a spiritual practice that helps us reflect on God’s activity during our daily life. During this time we can ask…
Dark Night of the Soul
“God Reveals Deep Things of Darkness and Brings Deep Shadows Into The Light” (Job 12.22) What is the Dark Night of the Soul? St. John…