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Racing down the beach with John of the Cross
On the Fourth of July, I ran a 5K with my son down the beautiful beach of Hilton Head Island. Most had earbuds, listening to music with a strong beat to keep their…
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The Illuminative Path of the Sea Turtle
One early morning while walking down the beach on Hilton Head Island, I saw the footprints of a loggerhead sea turtle. The night before, the female turtle came ashore, laid her eggs, and…
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Marveling at those little acts of surrender
Last week, I attended the Spiritual Direction Symposium in Latrobe, PA. It had a slate of speakers who are the ‘rock stars’ in the spiritual direction universe. They included Dan Burke of Avila, Fathers…
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When the Holy Trinity Speaks in the Trees
I thought I would share one of my regular prayer practices. It might be something you want to try. I have a colloquy early in the morning with the Holy Trinity. Colloquy is…
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How to begin a relationship with the Holy Trinity
Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? It's a good question. On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, a better question might be, “Do you have a relationship with the Holy…
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The Divine Prisoner is the Best Restorative Niche
In a recent pilgrimage to the shrines of Mexico, one of my three prayer intentions was to make this a great experience for my wife. This was our first big adventure after her…
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A new image for healthy boundaries
Last week, I was helping with a residency for the spiritual direction program at Divine Mercy University. There were 20 in the cohort – a beautiful and diverse mix of men and women,…
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A new way to practice of the presence of God
I just finished leading a retreat which included reflections on practicing the presence of God. I used examples from the 17th-century spiritual classic, The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. …
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The best advocate in the chaos
There are times when we need an Advocate. We need someone to advance our cause, to put into words what we’re feeling, and to speak truth to the powers holding us back. The…
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But this is more than a moment to me…
I had a weird dream. A group was holding religious services in the chapel at the conference and retreat center where I used to work. They decorated the chapel with kitschy 70s disco…
