Ignatius Loyola
Ignatius Loyola teaches us wellbeing, living in the moment, cognitive behavioural therapy, gratitude, mindfulness, simplicity, and living a life of balance.
July 2019
Resources for Week beginning 4 August
Let us pray (in silence) [that we may allow God to steer our lives] Pause Lord, [or O God]may your ceaseless mercycleanse and defend your church,and, since it cannot stand firm without you,guide and govern it always by your goodness;through Jesus Christwho is alive with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and
Parable of the Friend at Night
On Sunday we will all read Jesus said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.’And he answers from within, ‘Do
Contemplative July
This month, we’ve been celebrating 6 July: Thomas Moore – spent some time combining the spiritual disciplines of the Carthusians with his training as a lawyer. He continued many of the Carthusians’ disciplines throughout his life, and drew on their love for gardens and their balanced approach to wealth. 11 July: Benedict of Nursia –
Bishop of The Moon
At the time of the Lunar Landing in 1969, the Roman Catholic Code of Canon Law had the rule that any newly discovered territory was placed under the jurisdiction of the diocese from which the expedition that discovered that territory originated. This code had been compiled in 1917, and was revised only in 1983 (the
Resources for Week beginning 28 July
Living God,
the protector of all who trust in you,
without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy;
enfold us in your gracious care and mercy,
that with you to govern and to guide us
we may so use your gifts in this fleeting world
that we do not lose the good that is eternal;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Preacher and The Lectionary
A recent post about “what a lectionary is not” led to a lot of helpful discussion (here and elsewhere). We can think further about the place of preaching in worship. I think preaching is important. I have heard some amazing sermons that have made me feel, think, and make changes in my life. But, I
First Communion on The Moon
Everywhere is celebrating 50 years since landing on the Moon. So, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, this liturgy site is celebrating 50 years since the first communion on the Moon. On Sunday July 20, 1969 the first people landed on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were in the lunar lander which touched