Reflections
Enjoy these thoughtful reflections from Sacred Ground Program Coordinator Jessica Sanborn and Marketing and Communications Coordinator Ashley Brooks. Rooted in our contemplative tradition, these writings offer gentle reminders of the spiritual enrichment Sacred Ground nurtures—both in our formation programs and in the broader rhythms of life and community.
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Invitations Toward Uncertainty
We speak about “invitations” quite a bit in Ignatian spirituality. The Spirit may offer something to us, but it’s up to us to choose whether or not to accept. Yet sometimes, exploring a Divine invitation means stepping into uncertainty and away from what is known.
The Slow Work of Seasons: Meeting God in Cyclical Time
Cyclical time offers us opportunities to see things from a new perspective and experience unexpected growth. Learn more about how feeling stuck may be an invitation to encounter God in the slow work of seasons.
Transformation Story: Monique Keffer and the Freedom of the Spirit
Spiritual director Monique Keffer shares her story of transformation and freedom as she reflects on her experience with the Sacred Ground Formation and Training Program.
Breath, Wind, and Flame: The Transformative Work of the Spirit
The work of the Spirit is transformative. This Pentecost reflection invites you to consider the ways the Spirit is breathing life into the stale places in your life.
Eastertide Examen Prayer
The Ignatian practice of the Examen prayer can help you continue to live from the life-giving resurrection of the Easter season, even as you navigate the difficult realities of life.
New Life Is Arising
This Easter season, consider where new life might be taking root in you. Like the first green shoots of spring, growth can be subtle and surprising—stretching always toward the light.
Ignatian Imaginative Prayer for Palm Sunday
As Holy Week begins, we are invited to walk gently into the story—not rushing past the sorrow, but staying present to it. This Palm Sunday reflection offers a quiet way in, through imaginative prayer, to accompany Jesus at the start of his journey. We invite you to slow down, notice, and receive what unfolds.
Spiritual Directors and the Need for Restorative Love
Spiritual direction is holy work—and heavy work. If you spend your days holding space for others’ grief, doubt, and joy, this reflection is for you. Come be reminded that the love you offer is not meant to be sustained by you alone. Rest in your belovedness.