Ahuv Sheli

I have ventured into a very ‘exciting experience' these past few weeks following my Purpose Driven Life Sessions ...  ~ Silent, hidden, delightful ~ journey to the heart A couple of friends started asking me to pray with and for them at regular hours and I did so ~ diligently waking up at the time we have agreed upon to pray together ~ meditating God's Words as the day progresses.  *It has been several years since I have taken hold of my breviary and prayed with a community...  A group of Dominicans gathered in adoration and prayer taken after typhoon Maring. I had a chance to pray with them. Immersed in prayer with spiritual companions led me to understand the depth and importance of praying for others. I've also been carefully rereading a compilation of homilies and reflections of a Spiritual Father and took in short retreats and visited the Blessed Sacrament in between the holidays we had last week. Some friends would ask me 'how...

  Part 2a.  Is it possible to love God and a human partner at the same time?   photo (used with permission) courtesy of   Raising Ecstasy   "...I meant that question for you."  Point blank ~ shot straight to the core ~ I was taken aback... I have read books on this theme more than a thousand times and even wrote about my vocation   but how come my friend insists on taking me deeper into my call? ~ from a spiritual companion~ ---- The last few days after a month break, my friend and I have resumed our reflections on the Purpose Driven Life. This time, we dwelt on Growth (Ch.23 and beyond) and I have discovered in which 'particular' area I remained a child.  I need to grow! I told him yes, it is possible to love both... we need not go further from eros and agape . "Then, what 'blocks' you from truly loving God... and from engaging in another relationship?" my friend continued...  ...

Part 1.  “Your face is radiant…” my mom told me this morning... photo (used with permission) courtesy of Raising Ecstasy   Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raising-Ecstasy/230949763583227 Closing my eyes, I saw, smelled, heard, tasted and touched Japan...  ...its 'meditative' ambience captivated my heart... Road to the Imperial Palace It's the first time I've seen swans! brother fish welcomed us... Tokyo Station at night Some places were familiar ~ my brother and I lingered here taking cups of coffee as we enjoyed the cool breeze nighttime brought...  across McDonald's overlooking Hotel Mets Komagome where we stayed for four days   I often slipped outside during breaktime at the Bunkyo Green Court which was just beside the venue of the conference ~ immersed in God's beauty in nature. Everything carried an admirable and surprising finesse... ...from simple food preparation  ...