Spiritual practices and articles for the formation of souls and soul care.
The visible sign is bread and wine, which Christ commands us to receive. To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism How are we to perceive the presence of God in the world? We see throughout the Bible from the time of creation to Christ’s living among humanity that God communicates through the material. More specifically through the use of signs and symbols. It is through signs, symbols that our rites and sacraments become animated by…
An Introduction According to the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA), the catechesis defines a sacrament as an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace.1 I wrote the following blog series as part of my liturgy and sacraments class. I wrote it with the intent of sharing it with you because of the beautiful formation we experience as we join as the body of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist. You…
Spiritual direction is becoming more well known, and I think that’s a good thing. However, it’s not always clear what it is or why someone would engage in the practice. For a brief introduction on spiritual direction click here to learn more. When people discover I am a spiritual director, and they’ve heard enough to be curious, I get a few questions. A common one is: How do I know if I should see a…
I want to share this new opportunity with you being offered by Global Trellis. I’ve written a 12-part series on writing a personal Rule of Life. Each week Global Trellis posts weekly devotionals to assist you in prayer and reflection on various aspects of life all leading up to creating your personal Rule of Life. To learn more about what a Rule of Life is, how to start the process, and get the necessary tools…
The Fourth Week of Advent: Preparing to WAIT WITH CONFIDENT ASSURANCE How do we not grow anxious about the brokenness we experience in our everyday life and in the world? I confess it’s been a challenging few years watching friends struggle with cancer, wrestling in prayer for leaders who desire power over humility, grieving the loss of loved ones and more. Sometimes the weight of suffering, pain, and injustice feels overwhelming. Each Advent I find…
