Reflections
Enjoy these thoughtful reflections from Sacred Ground Program Coordinator Jessica Sanborn and others. 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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Advent Examen
Before racing ahead to the future, Advent invites us to sit with the present moment. It offers a pause to reflect back before focusing on what comes next. An Advent Examen can be a helpful prayer practice as you meet this moment of reflection.
Calm the Chaos: 5-Minute Prayer Practices for Advent
Even if you don’t have much time to spare during this full season, contemplative prayer is always accessible to you. We invite you to explore these simple Advent prayer practices that can fit into even the most chaotic days.
The Sacred Waiting: Finding God in Liminal Space
Liminal spaces are times of transition. They are transformative but can be uncomfortable. The Advent season honors these times of liminality and waiting. As we prepare for Christmas, we invite you to honor the presence of liminal space in your own life.
Praying an Examen: an invitation to what gives you life
Praying the Examen helps us to pay attention to our lives and to God’s presence and activity in us and around us. As we notice patterns of gratitude, connection, and aliveness, the Examen helps us to discern who we are created to be and how God is inviting us to show up in the world.