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(be still and know that) I Am Love

Tracey Emin @ Liverpool Cathedral

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When You Don’t Know What To Do, Celebrate

Things are getting brighter, thank God. I’ve got plans now for the summer, and they are lovely, and I can’t wait. Rest in nature, and inspiration in the city… I’ll be travelling on my own, to places I haven’t been … Continue reading

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Mindfulness – Book Recommendation

Yesterday, I came across this wonderful book in a theatre book shop. I’ve been reading it bit by bit since then – currently I’m in chapter 6 (Making Space For Your Emotions) – and I recommend it very much to … Continue reading

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Loving Others as I Love Myself

“He who attempts to act and do things for others or for the world without deepening his own self-understanding, freedom, integrity, and capacity to love, will not have anything to give to others. He will communicate to them nothing but … Continue reading

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Prayer and Creative Writing II – Imagination and Response. Story.

In the last post on Prayer and Creative Writing (“Prayer and Creative Writing I – Discovery, Tradition and Invitation”), I suggested you choose a narrative from one of the gospels to spend time with – in reading it slowly every day, … Continue reading

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Loyola Hall II

 

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Loyola Hall I

(Loyola Hall is not open for retreats anymore.)  

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Prayer and Creative Writing I – Discovery, Tradition and Invitation

Writing as what some would call a “spiritual discipline” is one of the things that most fascinates me and that keeps me pen-in-hand and pen-on-page for much of my writing time. I discovered writing before I discovered prayer – even though … Continue reading

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