#spiritual-direction — Public Fediverse posts

Hello Fediverse, my name is Nicole Schaller. I #FollowJesus and am building #KingdomEntrepreneur Europe passionate to educate and coach #ChristianEntrepreneurs to practice their #FaithAtWork and #ServantLeadership. These days I offer #SpiritualDirection and #BiblicalCounseling, develop #LeadershipCoaching , write #Courses, and start a #Community.

With a master in #Business #Leadership I now study #BiblicalStudies and #Theology in Rome to qualify as pastor for entrepreneurs. #introduction

Along came Fräulein Stein. She took over the German classes in the teachers’ college and in the girls’ school, and guided her pupils calmly and safely through to their final examinations. Her educational work was very fruitful; she quickly won the hearts of her pupils.

Teresia Renata Posselt, O.C.D.
“Fraülein Doktor”

The letters from Saint Edith Stein to Dr. Roman Ingarden in 1924 offer a rich tapestry of spiritual and intellectual engagement, reflecting their deep relationship. Dr. Roman Ingarden, a distinguished Polish philosopher and phenomenologist, shared a great bond of friendship and intellectual camaraderie with Edith. Their correspondence reveals mutual respect and a shared passion for the pursuit of truth, blending rigorous philosophical inquiry with spiritual depth.

In her letters, Saint Edith discusses her life at St. Magdalena’s Dominican convent school in Speyer, expressing the joy and fulfillment she finds in her teaching vocation. Her reflections highlight the importance of a spiritually nurturing community, contrasting it with her previous secular academic environments. Edith’s words convey deep gratitude for the religious foundation permeating her daily life.

St. Edith Stein’s correspondence with Roman Ingarden also reflects her evangelical zeal and pastoral sensitivity. She challenges his misconceptions about Catholic dogma with charity and intellectual rigor, inviting him to reconsider his views. Through her thoughtful engagement, Edith exemplifies the Christian call to bear witness to the truth in love, encouraging her friend to explore the rich intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Church.

Her letters serve as a beacon, illuminating the path of sincere and open dialogue, guided by the light of Christ’s truth.

• Day One: Providence
  “I received an offer” (Letter 84)
• Day Two: Service 
  “I am now employed” (Letter 84)
• Day Three: Community 
  “An ideal situation” (Letter 84)
• Day Four: Enrichment 
  “The main thing for me” (Letter 84)
• Day Five: Integrity 
  “A very serious undertaking” (Letter 85)
• Day Six: Challenge 
  “Until a few years ago” (Letter 85)
• Day Seven: Study 
  “Intellectual matter of conscience” (Letter 85)
• Day Eight: Respect 
  “Idiots or clever defrauders” (Letter 85)
• Day Nine: Empathy
  “The guilt lies with me” (Letter 87)

NOVENA PRAYER

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross,
called from the people of the Old Covenant,
help us to live together in peace and
to foster reconciliation between peoples and religions;
graced with the freedom of the spirit,
be close to all who seek the meaning of their lives,
the truth, and deliverance from all bondage.

(here mention your intentions)

Perfected in the wisdom of the Cross,
accompany us and all people
in every distress of body and soul.

Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…

Saint Edith Stein, pray for us.

Novena prayer from the Carmel of Mary of Peace in Cologne, Germany
Image of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) © 2023 Ruben Ferreira. Used by kind permission. Visit rubenferreiraart.com to explore more inspirational art by Ruben Ferreira.

Posselt, T 2005, Edith Stein: The Life of a Philosopher and Carmelite, translated from the German by Batzdorff S, Koeppel J, and Sullivan J, ICS Publications, Washington DC.

Stein, E. 2014, Edith Stein: Letters to Roman Ingarden, translated from the German by Hunt, H, ICS Publications, Washington DC.

All scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America as accessed from the Bible Gateway website.

Don’t become discouraged and give up prayer, says St. John of the Cross. We offer varying novenas to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, as well as novenas to St. Joseph, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, and St. Edith Stein.

Let us unite in prayer

https://carmelitequotes.blog/2024/07/26/edithnov24-0/

#contemplation #intercession #letters #novena #Podcast #prayer #RomanIngarden #spiritualDirection #StEdithStein #truth #zeal

Back with Robin Wall Kimmerer, this time on what a gift economy might look like and how we learn from serviceberries and the creatures they are in relationship with. (Also her voice is so soothing). https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/the-serviceberry/ #spiritualpracticedaily #spiritualpractice #spiritualdirection #spiritualdirectionandsoulcare #soulcare #spiritualgrowth

Where do you find community that encourages you to continue to learn, to be curious, to grow and change? For my thoughts see:
https://josephinerobertson.com/a-community-of-learning/
#spiritualdirection #spiritualgrowth #breathworkmeditation
#breathworkcoach #breathworkpractice

Conversation starter! For me listening and connecting to the land around me, caring for a garden, listening prayer, and breathwork are some of my most important spiritual practices, what are yours and how have they changed over the years? #spiritualpractice #spiritualdirection #soulcare #spiritualgrowth

Have you ever modified a recipe to fit your tastes? What about your spiritual practices to fit you life? You can, and maybe you should but many of us need permission to change things that might seem like ancient prescriptions or sacred traditions... More @ https://josephinerobertson.com/make-your-spiritual-practice-your-own/ #spiritualpracticedaily #spiritualpractice #spiritualdirection #spiritualdirectionandsoulcare #soulcare #spiritualgrowth

I've definitely run into confusion about what spiritual direction is (and isn't) recently. (Hint, it isn't directive, despite the name). So I wrote an article. In case you had questions.

https://josephinerobertson.com/what-is-spiritual-direction/

#SpiritualDirection #Spirituality

So, this just happened. Thank you @[email protected]. Depending on financial aid options I will start this coming semester or in the fall. It's delightful to begin a new adventure. #spiritualdirection

Some of my other interests/things I geek out on that may not be apparent from my bio:
(In no particular order)

#Needlework
#ClimateJustice
#Dogs
#SpiritualDirection
#Quakers
#PsychedelicTherapy
#Jung
#Merton
#VineDeloriaJr
#NunsReligiousSisters
#Esoterica
#TransracialAdoption
#AdopteeRights
#AntiRacism
#DisabilityJustice
#KDramas
#Syncretism
#Hiking
#Parenting
#NewMexico

One of my classes this semester is called "Counseling Skills for Pastoral Ministry". I have an assignment to conduct and record a #PastoralCounseling session, share a 15-minute clip with my class for discussion and analysis, and prepare a verbatim report.

Y'all - this is the most exciting assignment I have had in #seminary so far. I am downright giddy! 🤪 If I flunk out of seminary I guess I can do a certificate in #chaplaincy or #SpiritualDirection instead. Or I can *not* flunk AND do that. 🤗

Hi all.

I’m looking forward to connecting over anything and everything to do with #wellbeing #productivity and #daycrafting – I invented that last one but it’s slowly becoming a thing!

And if there is anyone else here: #forestchurch #spiritualdirection #natureconnection #ruleoflife