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Not Good to Be Alone: Discernment and the Need for Spiritual Accompaniment (Lectio Divina)
Henri Nouwen warns that discernment performed alone often becomes delusion — but what does it mean to need each other in the work of hearing God? This post holds the tension between the irreplaceable necessity of solitude and the equally irreplaceable necessity of community, tracing the thread from Genesis through the desert tradition to…
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The Narrow Path: Seeking Spiritual Direction in Times of Darkness (Lectio Divina)
A meditation on the spiritual journey invites readers to trust God’s guidance when the path grows obscure and companions are few. Drawing on Scripture and the wisdom of mystics, the piece encourages seeking a spiritual companion and resting in the assurance of the Holy Spirit’s presence, even in seasons of doubt and solitude.
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Lectio: Deep Listening
Carl McColman reminds us that obedience to God is not about blind submission but about deep listening. Rooted in the Latin meaning of the word, true obedience is mindful attention to God’s voice and direction in our lives. This reflection calls us to embrace spiritual attentiveness, discernment, and a heart open to God’s will.