by Elizabeth Delbridge | Jul 30, 2020 | Jesus in Action, Prayer Exercises, Silence, Spiritual Practice
Locked out of church? Give some thought to making a soothing prayer place at home. In Melbourne, Victoria churches have been closed since March. Now with Stage 4 restrictions activated, we cannot go to our places of worship. The church we drop in on at lunch time or...
by Elizabeth Delbridge | Feb 14, 2018 | Gardening, Jesus in Action, Spiritual Direction
“Better late than never” was the phrase that came to mind. I was planting climbing beans in mid-Summer. “Is it too late?” I wondered so I sought advice about planting in Melbourne. No – apparently January was the latest I could plant. I found the seed packets...
by Elizabeth Delbridge | Apr 8, 2017 | Holy Week, Labyrinth, Metaphor, Spiritual Direction
Trinity Square Labyrinth, Toronto As I stepped onto the path I was struck by its width and ease of use. Here I was, walking the paved path of the Chartres style labyrinth at Trinity Square in downtown Toronto. I had a sense of spaciousness as I walked. Three factors...
by Elizabeth Delbridge | Mar 20, 2017 | Gardening, Jesus in Action, Metaphor, Spiritual Direction
How do you describe spiritual direction? This week I stumbled across an unexpected metaphor for spiritual direction. See how watering my wilted kitchen herbs gave me insight into spiritual direction. Keeping the Water Up On Friday as I walked out the front door to...
