What words or feelings does the word "Spirituality" evoke in you?
That's where the discussion begins as Mary Blume leads our discussion on developing a spiritual life for adults. Mary is a long-time parishioner as well as a spiritual director with the Spiritual Life Center in West Hartford.
This presentation took place on September 29, 2013, but you may continue the discussion by leaving a comment below.
DEVELOPING AN ADULT SPIRITUALITY
OUTLINE
Spirituality
What comes to mind when you hear the word?
What is it?
My three core beliefs about relationship with God.
What nurtures it? What blocks it?
Reflection:
Recall an experience in which your spirit was affected.
You may have feltjoy, compassion, wonder, hope, connection.
Gratefulness.org
This site is part of the ministry outreach of Bro. David Steindl-Rast, offering brief daily reflections on gratitude from many different viewpoints.
Sacred Space www.SacredSpace.ie/
This site will lead you through a prayerful reflection of each day’s gospel.
Center for Action and Contemplation www.cac.org
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