Ignatian Spirituality & Practices Spiritual Formation The Pilgrim Life

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Lent & Eastertide Spiritual Formation

Lenten Living in the Midst of Fatigue

I spent time talking to an old friend and former China teammate last week. As we reminisced and caught up, I asked her if she had plans for Lent this season with her family. Before she answered, she immediately went back to her experience of Lent in China describing how hard it felt to lean into Lent with intention when daily life overseas already felt like and ongoing season of Lent.  I immediately understood her…

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Seasonal Devotions Trinity-tide

Michaelmas: Seasonal Feast

War broke out in Heaven. Michael and his Angels fought the Dragon. The Dragon and his Angels fought back, but were no match for Michael. They were cleared out of Heaven, not a sign of them left. The great Dragon—ancient Serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, the one who led the whole earth astray—thrown out, and all his Angels thrown out with him, thrown down to earth. Then I heard a strong voice out…

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Advent & Christmas-tide Seasonal Devotions Spiritual Formation

Words of Advent

Advent is a season to prepare for and the coming of Emmanuel, God with us. As we anticipate Christmas, please download the free Advent Journaling Activity and together we can reflect on the beauty of Hope, Love, Joy & Peace this season.

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Learn by Paradox The Pilgrim Life Waiting

Life on Hold

The repercussions of COVID-19 are spreading wider than we anticipated. We suddenly find ourselves at home quarantined with life on hold. What do we do when all our plans are thrown out the window with seemingly no way to consider what the future may hold?

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