http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org Thoughts for the Journey Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:02:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "Day by day Day by day Oh Dear Lord Three things I pray To see thee more clearly Love thee more dearly Follow thee more nearly Day by day" (inspired by St. Ignatius) We're coming to the end of an annual cycle of intense spiritual becoming. One, I believe, that has been well worth the time invested. We've been ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=15 This week we will be meeting on Tuesday evening at St. Gregory's Church for a special time of individual/group prayer. If you've never seen St. Gregory's campus you are in for a unique experience! It is absolutely beautiful! We will be meeting promptly at 7pm to begin this assisted time ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=14     This is an example of a typical "Six Point Ignatian Prayer." I found this on the Sacred Space website. I hope that the principles in this old prayer will become a helpful tool in your prayer closet.    The Presence of God "Be still and know that I am ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=12 On this ninth day of our 40 Day Journey, God meets us with an outstretched arm of forgiveness. Our author attempts to drive the point into our hearts that no matter what we've done... God is ready to forgive and heal us! What an Awesome God we serve! - Pastor Rik (Feel free ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=11 Every Valentine's Day is special for Sandee and I. It's a renewal of our sincere love for one another. Each year we do something special that reminds us of our enjoyment of being in love. I'm reminded that God also does special things to remind us of His sincere love. ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=10 When I was a young Christian, God placed a group of experienced people in my life who impressed upon me the need for personal fasting. Since those early days of infrequent and short fasts I found that fasting was a big help to my spiritual life. Now, after these years ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=9 This Week's Main Thrust: "Pay attention to your feelings" Here are a few things that I personally found helpful to me this week, so I wanted to pass them on to you! Augustine writes: "You have forgiven and covered up my past sins, blessing me in you and changing my soul by faith ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=4 Good morning. You're embarking on one of the greatest of life's Journeys. So, I have a few suggestions that might help make this adventure even more powerful. I suggest setting the old alarm clock at least an hour and fifteen minutes earlier than normal. The fifteen minutes is for the purpose ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=1 It begins with Ashes... Ashes in the Bible are used in numerous ways. They are a sign of deep mourning and the mark of a traumatized soul. This poverty of soul, and a deep since of humility before God are the indicators that we're starting down the right path. This Journey will change ... http://christianspirituality.blogsite.org/?p=3