Reaching Out (1) – Why bother with spirituality?

Reaching Out is a book by Henri Nouwen exploring ways to reach out to ourselves, to others and to God. Nouwen says that “The question about the spiritual life is a very challenging question.  It touches the core of life” (p. xvi) It is “born out of struggles” (p. xv) But is “worth the effort …

Rebuilding the Soul

. Replacing fear With confidence . Confusion With clarity . Doubt With conviction . Rebuilding those parts of the soul That were falling and crumbling away . A new hope For a new life . All this change And still I retain my identity. .

Spiritual Reflection: The Spirituality of Courage

Where does courage come from, and how can our spirituality help us to be braver in our lives? I was struck by some insights into these questions when I read the wonderful text of Psalm 27 recently. First of all, in this beautiful psalm, courage and confidence come from a clear faith and certainty in …