tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21224805.post3187051671291731504..comments2024-02-12T00:36:35.803-05:00Comments on Teresa's Two Cents: Moonshadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11277057132720569896noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21224805.post-26149934981044808012010-03-07T15:34:42.610-05:002010-03-07T15:34:42.610-05:00I could tell it was a "sampler" day - an...I could tell it was a "sampler" day - an opportunity to get a taste of different spiritual techniques and approaches. I just had to wait all day for one of my favorites, lectio divina!<br /><br />I overheard the pastoral associate refer to the parish as "a baby parish," I suppose spiritually-speaking. I'm not really sure what she based that assessment on but such an opinion explains the introductory nature of the retreat.<br /><br /><b>Is this activity getting me closer to God,</b><br /><br />Yes, true, but how immediately does an activity bring one closer to God? Do we toss out a practice, like the rosary for instance, if it doesn't deliver within a few attempts or inconsistently? How does one know they've given a technique a fair shake?<br /><br />I say we are dependent, then, upon the advice of those with more spiritual experience.<br /><br />Thank you for your words of blessing. I really, really need them. Peace of Christ to you.Moonshadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277057132720569896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21224805.post-56299447977465978962010-03-07T14:23:23.909-05:002010-03-07T14:23:23.909-05:00I don't know how you could have stood the situ...I don't know how you could have stood the situation as long as you did. Any time somebody announces we're going on a "guided meditation" it spells trouble in my experience. No thanks. Give me "Divine Intimacy" by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene, OCD any day instead. My litmus test is: Is this activity getting me closer to God, loving Him more? God bless you and may the Holy Spirit continue to enlighten you.Barb Schoenebergerhttp://www.sufferingwithjoy.comnoreply@blogger.com