Author: Jonny N
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Unconditional Presence
A reflection following John 20.19-23 The disciples are afraid, the one they have been following and apprenticed to for the last three years has been tortured and executed. And now, on that first day of a new week they receive strange news: his tomb is empty — he’s risen. Fearful and confused they gather together…
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Lectio Psalm 131 (spoken)
Lectio — Psalm 131 (spoke) YouTube link A simple meditation on Psalm 131 in the tradition of lectio divina. With the passage read for parts one and two (the reading and reflecting).
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Ground Presence
Grounding Presence YouTube link A simple grounding practice engaging the senses — helping you centre and bring yourself to stillness. Practices like this can help us centre as we seek to be still and become aware of God’s with us in this present moment.
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After the Sabbath
They went to the tomb to mourn.Not expecting seismic shifts,Just another day to weep. Yet everything changes nowNew creation is unfurled:The first day and a new week. (after Matthew 28, written Resurrection Sunday 2026, J Norridge)
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Breath prayer (animated)
Breath Prayer link: YouTube If you interested to find out more about contemplative prayer — this video interview with the Franciscan Fr Richard Rohr maybe helpful:
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The prayer of Collect – a variant for today
Almighty & Loving God, our hearts are wide open before you, all our desires known — nothing hidden from you; Bathe our hearts and minds in Your Spirit. We invite Your new creation work in us. So that our love for You may deepen and grow, and our lives may express worship and honour to…
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Concluding — drawing the spiritual direction to a close
Some spiritual direction relationships last a few months and others many years. However long the relationship, there will come a time when it does feel right to draw things to a close. These endings and changes are normal and expected and are appropriate for a variety of reasons. You might be entering a new season…