by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for a simple way to deepen prayer in the coming year? “Pray just a tiny bit more.” This guest post from Susan Stabile offers an example of a simple way of building on things that are already a pattern in our lives. In this case it is as simple asmaking...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
In many different traditions lighting candles is a sacred action. It expresses more than words can express. It has to do with gratefulness. From time immemorial, people have lit candles in sacred places. Why should cyberspace not be sacred? Gratefulness.org offers...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Madeleine L’Engle and course corrections in life In-Spirited offers this post entitled “This is the Irrational Season: Mary’s Story” Sitting before the Child in the Manger, and the infinite made tenderly accessible to us, let us glance up at the...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Virtual Transitions Retreat that might be helpful as we transition from the old year to the new. Try Busted Halo’s® Virtual Transitions Retreat and spend some time reflecting on the spiritual meaning of transitions in our lives. Download the retreat (if you print it —...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Kelly Wahlquist continues to offer some fine bits of spiritual nourishment at this holy season…NOVENA TO THE MAGI IN ANTICIPATION OF THE EPIPHANY Our “action items” from our Advent preparation through The Joy of the Gospel were: to savor, to...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Unwrap it – Christmas Examination (from Kelly Wahlquist’s website post about savoring the gift during the 12 days of Christmas) “The Joy of the Gospel” is an incredible gift with a beautiful bow tied together … Picture three young boys in front...