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Jiu-Jitsu And Christ: A Spiritual Strength That Bends Like the Willow (Lectio Divina)
Explore how the spiritual practice of “yielding,” likened to the supple art of jujutsu (jiu-jitsu) and the resilience of the willow tree, reflects Jesus-shaped strength. Rooted in deep intimacy with God, this reflection draws on Henri Nouwen’s insight to show how believers can grow flexible without being relativistic, gentle without being weak, and steadfast…
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Oratio Divina: Love Anyway
This Oratio Divina centers on the unwavering call to love—even when it costs us comfort, certainty, or emotional safety. It reflects a prayerful surrender to God’s command to love in the face of pain, disappointment, and heartbreak. The repeated refrain “to love anyway” becomes both a plea and a declaration of faith, reminding us…