Author: Marie Proctor
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My Song
As I sit today, I hear a bird with a distinct chirp. I am not familiar with this bird nor its song. I wonder what bird this could be and even what causes this bird to sing. Even though I am unfamiliar with it, I am drawn to it. I realize the song is being…
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1/2 Day Advent Retreat
1/2 Day Advent Retreat Contemplative Style! sATURDAY, nOVEMBER 19, 2022 Date & Time: Saturday, November 19, 2022, 9AM – 1PM Location: 1677 Alpha Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 Retreat Organizers: Marie Proctor and Delores Matthews Have you been looking for a retreat that is more restful and reflective? One that gives space to attune to the…
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irreligiosa sollicitudo pro Deo
I came across the phrase ‘irreligiosa sollicitudo pro Deo‘ while reading Eugene Peterson’s book, “The Contemplative Pastor”. Peterson writes, “Hilary of Tours diagnoses our pastoral busyness as irreeligiosa sollicitudo pro Deo, a blasphemous anxiety to do God’s work for him.” E. Peterson For those of us who enter ministry under the umbrella of institutions or…
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Launching My Spiritual Direction Practice
Today is the day. I’ve been working on my blog that I’ve had for many years. I decided to turn it into a launch pad for my Spiritual Direction Practice. I am super excited and honored to have the privilege of companioning people on their spiritual journey. May the mystery of God be embraced by…
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Walking the Labyrinth…
I welcome and let go of fear… I welcome and let go of pride… I welcome and let go of the need to be right… I welcome and let go of self-righteousness… I welcome and let go of focusing on all that’s wrong… I welcome and let go of the need to control… so… you……
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what a trip…
So here I am, 7 weeks after training to be a Spiritual Director and I actually get to sit with people in the sacred space of Holy Listening. What an incredible gift! I listen different. I see different. I am different. The world seems different. Less scary. More whole. I’m less judgemental. More compassionate. Less…
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