The last phase of life is not non-life; it is a new stage of life.
Joan Chittister
Calling in the Ancestors
When a woman whispers her fears to her ancestors, a thousand grandmothers answer her call. (Source unknown.) Sept 3 through Nov 5, 2026 Thursdays, 4 to 5:15 p.m. (Central time) Online by Zoom Whom from your past has guided your spiritual journey? Who are the angels and other spiritual beings that have surrounded you and … Read more Calling in the Ancestors
Living the Wisdom Years
We spend the first third of our lives learning – not just our school lessons, but learning what we will need to navigate our place in the world. In these years, we acquire information and probe the accepted norms of our culture as we prepare to be productive citizens of society. In the second third … Read more Living the Wisdom Years
Reflections on Aging
The spiritual task of the later years, says Joan Chittister in her book The Gift of Years, is to embrace the blessings of this time of life and learn how to overcome the burdens of it. These years are not merely an extension of adulthood; they are an entirely new season of life. The spiritual … Read more Reflections on Aging
The Wisdom Years 