A weekly curated collection of essays, poetry, and reflections for your spiritual journey. From The Wisdom Years.
Be Brave
Little Things
Still Matter Most
Naomi Shihab Nye, Voices in the Air
Found at Well for the Journey
Practicing Light in the Darkness as We Age
Sometimes, getting older feels like the “dark night of the soul” that St. John of the Cross wrote about. Most significantly, says Alice Fryling, “the dark night is not a sign of failure or weakness but a means of growth—growth that happens through surrendering.”
From the De Pree Center at Fuller Seminary.
The Way of a Pilgrim
The Apostle Paul calls us to “Pray without ceasing” in his first letter to the Thessalonians (5:17). But how exactly do we do that when there are so many worldly demands on our time?
Permission to be Sad
“Today neither our culture nor our churches give us sufficient permission to be sad,” asserts Fr. Ron Rolheiser. But sometimes our soul is telling us to be sad, and we best pay attention.
From the blog of Fr. Ron Rolheiser.
Fox-Walking
Fox tracks are almost always in a single straight line. That is because the gait of a fox is such that their back paws land exactly in the print of their front paws. “It speaks to me of purpose and direction,” says Deacon Joanna Seibert. “So, what stride, direction, and pace do I strive to follow?” she asks.
From the blog of Joanna Seibert.
Longing for a Palliative World
It was sitting around a picnic table where Courtney Martin found neighbors who practiced palliative care with her demented father, just by being kind and caring.
From The Examined Family.
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