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 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?

Sometimes our hearts--our capacity for deep listening--are buried by grief or exhaustion; we find ourselves in a cold and barren landscape of soul. Nurturing practices of paying attention and gentleness are so vital to moving through and with these times.

Lectio Divina invites us to listen and respond. If a word or phrase has come alive for you in prayer, here are thoughtful practices to help it take root and grow.

Spiritual direction is holy work—and heavy work. If you spend your days holding space for others’ grief, doubt, and joy, this reflection is for you. Come be reminded that the love you offer is not meant to be sustained by you alone. Rest in your belovedness.

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.

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.

In the spirit of remembering to look for the new things the Lord is springing up in us, spiritual director Barbara Keffer shares this beautiful reflection. We hope it meets you with a sense of renewal and hope for the days ahead.

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.

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.

In this reflection from our newsletter, Jessica Sanborn reflects on Practicing home.
Practicing hope requires that we keep our eyes and heart open to it.
Practicing hope requires that we put Love into action.
Practicing hope means bearing witness, especially when it’s hard.

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.

What if creativity is less about making art and more about a way of being with God? Explore journaling, art, dance, and music as everyday spiritual practices.

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.

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.

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for all the ways our community has gathered, grown, and journeyed together. From Groundings lectures to formation and fellowship, we’re reflecting on a year of spiritual depth—and looking ahead with hope to 2026.

Before racing ahead to the future, Advent invites us to sit with the present moment. It offers a pause to reflect back before focusing on what comes next. An Advent Examen can be a helpful prayer practice as you meet this moment of reflection.

Even if you don’t have much time to spare during this full season, contemplative prayer is always accessible to you. We invite you to explore these simple Advent prayer practices that can fit into even the most chaotic days.

Liminal spaces are times of transition. They are transformative but can be uncomfortable. The Advent season honors these times of liminality and waiting. As we prepare for Christmas, we invite you to honor the presence of liminal space in your own life.

Praying the Examen helps us to pay attention to our lives and to God’s presence and activity in us and around us. As we notice patterns of gratitude, connection, and aliveness, the Examen helps us to discern who we are created to be and how God is inviting us to show up in the world.