The author writes about forgiveness, mercy, compassion, and resurrection. The book also has a meditation on the 10 Commandments that is very meaningful. Two things are needed for spiritual growth – desire and prayer. ‘Of all the ways God seeps out through my life…’ leads into one of Clarence Heller’s poems. Earthy and alive in imagery, his poetic writing seduces the reader into desiring a relationship with God as rich and sensual as the author’s. Not to be read cursorily, each poem offers a mirrored moment in which to catch the reflection of one’s own deepest longing.

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Anyone interested in centering prayer would do well to read this book. My Life with the Saints by James Martin, SJ, 2007 Martin’s memoir is wonderful, for it is testimony of the power of the saints in his own life. Very readable and with many subtle references to Ignatian spirituality interwoven, the book is a great resource for those whose spirituality is affirmed in learning about that of others. Kitchen Table Wisdom, Stories that Heal by Rachel Naomi Remen, 2006 These readings explore life through everyday experiences of life force, judgment, traps, freedom, opening the heart embracing live, live and help live, knowing God in addition to mystery and awe.

In the prolonged gray of late winter, it can grow wearisome to meditate daily on the call to repentance. Clarence Heller’s poetry and reflections guide me down the familiar path toward conversion but in such a gentle and non-judgmental way that I do not tire from the journey. Instead, I look forward to turning the page and discovering how I might yet experience God’s love anew tomorrow. Centeringprayerstl.com Contemplative Outreach is an organization that promotes centering prayer. On this website you can learn about upcoming workshops, programs, prayer groups and other resources.

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Renovare.orgRenovaré USA is a Christian nonprofit that models, resources, and advocates fullness of life with God experienced, by grace, through the spiritual practices of Jesus and of the historical Church. Christian in commitment, ecumenical in breadth, and international in scope, Renovaré helps people in becoming more like Jesus. The Soul Support Book by Deb Koffman, 2003 This is an unconventional little book full of cartoon-like frames that help in clarifying the ways we can respond, awaken, be, see, look at life and living! It’s delightful, and full of wisdom for our journey, both in reflection and in practice. Deb uses few words and many pictures to come at our lives from various angles and perspectives. Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating, OCSO, 2006 (Twentieth anniversary edition) Perhaps the classic book regarding centering prayer.

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Established in 1982, The Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation supports initiatives aimed at sustainable practices, public health, and environmental protection. In music, it funds scholarships, artistic initiatives, and community-based programs. In education, it promotes environmental and arts education for children and youth, emphasizing teacher development and effective teaching strategies.

• A significant number of Bridges retreatants are first exposed to Ignatian Spirituality through the MG+P and a substantial percentage of the MG+P spiritual companions have or currently are serving as prayer companions in Bridges.
• Bridgesfoundation.org/ Many people who participate in our retreats are introduced to some of the spiritual principles and prayer techniques employed in the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola.
• Past music grantees include the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonia Baroque and the Community Music Center of San Francisco.
• By this process, we become active participants in our spiritual lives.
• Preachers are drawn from the entire worldwide Dominican family–priests, brothers, sisters and lay people–all of whom are inspiring, theologically astute, dedicated to the Church and preaching the Good News, and acknowledged as excellent preachers.
• Jesus modeled for us so well that all of who we are and what we do first comes out of relationship with God, and it is important to nurture that relationship through private prayer.

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In each of these nine categories, Rachel unfolds for the reader an experience in her own life which gifts the reader with gems of wisdom in one’s own life and perhaps in the lives of others. Everyday Sacred allows us to uncover the divine presence shining through our various worlds. These intimate poetic reflections and vibrant paintings take us through the everyday areas of nature, home, family, Jesus, communion, church, and the present moment, letting God invite us to wonder and to love. I strongly recommend savoring slowly the many marvelously rich nourishments here that each person can make his or her own.

• Our Lenten journey takes us from the day we humble ourselves with the mark of the cross with ashes to the glorious and triumphant day of Christ’s resurrection.
• Sacredspace.ie An invitation to make a “sacred space” in your day, to spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture passage chosen specially each day.
• Fleming’s experience as director, mentor and writer.
• Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan Cittister, OSB, 2005 A powerfully written, thoughtfully presented story that elevates the reader to explore how the challenges of life can be turned into hopeful ways of living.

If you have any questions or comments, you can contact us by sending an email to $11.95 plus shippingThese beautiful 5×7 notecards represent colorful original artwork selected from Everyday Sacred. A package contains 8 cards, each with a different painting, and 8 envelopes. Printed on high-quality coated paper with a matte interior that is perfect for note writing.

By David L. Fleming, SJ, 2008 This fine volume brings the reader new to the Ignatian tradition a clear way in and provides the more familiar practitioner valuable thoughts and clear insights flowing from the depth of Fr. Fleming’s experience as director, mentor and writer. What an engaging story of healing and the power of God’s love! This book will likely challenge and expand your image of a loving, Trinitarian God and invite you deeper into that intimate love relationship. During prayer, there may be distracting thoughts or feelings. Rather than attempting to repress these distractions, it is often better to allow them to surface, to recognize them, name them, accept them and to let them go.

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Our Lenten journey takes us from the day we humble ourselves with the mark of the cross with ashes to the glorious and triumphant day of Christ’s resurrection. Allow Clarence Heller’s poems, reflections, and spiritual guidance to touch your heart, open your mind to new insights, and accompany you during Lent. Throughout the Lenten season, may the time you spend in prayer with every page of his Spirit-filled and inspired writing provide you with a profound experience of God’s love and mercy.

$17.95 plus shippingEveryday Sacred is a remarkable collection of words and images that remind us of the presence of God in each moment. Clarence Heller’s reflections will leap straight into your heart, and his striking paintings bring his experience of the sacred to vibrant life. The result is a feast of love for the senses and the soul. Clarence Heller is a friend of Bridges, having served on the Bridges Board for five years, as a prayer companion for two years, and as clarence heller the coordinator for the Moments of Grace + Prayer ministry (formerly known as Week/Month of Guided Prayer) since 2005. A significant number of Bridges retreatants are first exposed to Ignatian Spirituality through the MG+P and a substantial percentage of the MG+P spiritual companions have or currently are serving as prayer companions in Bridges.