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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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.
Lent, Freedom, and Taking Time to Listen
Lent invites us to slow down, to listen more deeply, and to loosen our grip on what keeps us from love. What might God be opening within you in these final weeks of the season?
Discovering God’s Love in the Ignatian Exercises
What if you could bridge the gap between knowing God loves you and actually feeling? The Extended Ignatian Exercises offer a path to experience God’s love more deeply in the midst of everyday life.
A Lenten Examen
Where have you experienced grace lately? Where has love felt distant?
Our Lenten Examen offers space to reflect, release shame, and rest in God’s unconditional love. Walk with us through Lent at Sacred Ground.
Helping the Helpers: Restorative Practices for Contemplatives in Action
When the world feels heavy, many of us become the helpers, but even helpers need space to breathe. Take a few moments to ground your body, quiet your mind, and remember that you, too, are held in divine love.
What Are Consolation and Desolation? Demystifying Ignatian Language
Ignatian spirituality isn’t about mastering the “right” words—it’s about noticing where God is already moving in your life. We’re exploring common Ignatian terms and how they might already be part of your prayer and inner work.
Hearing the Call: Spiritual Directors on Discerning Their Vocation
Discerning a calling rarely comes as a lightning bolt. More often, it’s a quiet, holy curiosity that won’t let go. Hear the story of one spiritual director finding her way through the path of discernment, listening deeply, and entering into spiritual direction training.
An Invitation to Ignatian Imaginative Prayer
Prayer doesn’t have to be talking to God in words. St. Ignatius of Loyola developed the practice of imaginative prayer to help us enter into a deeper, felt relationship with Christ. Whether you’re new to imaginative prayer or it’s a regular part of your prayer practice, we invite you to open your creative mind with these guided prompts.
Creating Alongside the Creator: The Role of Creativity in Ignatian Spirituality
What if creating is one way we join God’s ongoing work in the world? Creativity is more than a skill—it’s a sacred invitation. This reflection explores creativity as prayer, participation, and a way of noticing God in all things.