In the virtue of silence lies the hidden power of temperance – the power to listen deeply and make authentic connections. Stina explores the importance of silence in
fostering healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Tag: prayer
Let Me Be to You that Little Piece of Wood
Stina invites us into a descriptive, open, honest and graphic reflection of her personal prayer at the foot of the cross in the hope you may enter more fully into this time of Good Friday and Easter more fully.
Heroes in Heaven Part I – Br Anthony Freeman
We are launching our ‘Heroes in Heaven’ series, taking the time to introduce you to some people that we look up to,and support our ministry. We start with Br Anthony Freeman.
S03 E08 – The Devout Life – Cohost – Elise Drum
Stina and Virtue Ministry team member Elise Drum co-host this week and break open Francis de Sales’ book ‘The Devoted Life’. They ask the questions what is devotion, who are we devoted to and how to implement this approach to our daily life?
S03E3 – The Silence of Joseph
St Joseph’s silence in scripture holds so much weight and meaning – as a space where God could speak in his life. We discuss how to emulate this, by applying passive and active silence into our lives and daily prayer.
Virtue Ministry Advent Retreat
Here is a mini retreat for Advent that takes us through a six-part guide that will help prepare for the coming of the Christ-Child!
The thing we wish for
We’ve all played this game before.
“If a genie appeared before you right now and granted you three wishes, what would you wish for?”
We all like to think we’d make a good call. And although the genie is hypothetical, often we find ourselves saying (to others or to ourselves): “If I just had … things would be ok” or “… I’d be a better person”
Or “… I’d be a good Christian”
Stillness
Stillness A regular dose of silence and quietness is necessary for peace of mind. At least that’s what all the self-care and mindfulness material out there will say. But actually attaining a practice of stillness is no easy feat. If it were as easy as turning off the TV, popping […]
A Practical Prayer; when Bearing the Burdens of Others
We live in a country and a time where the seemingly smallest of struggles can feel like the biggest inconveniences. Our car radio doesn’t take an aux cord, our phone goes flat, we forget our earphones for a bus ride or we “have absolutely nothing to wear”. Then we flick […]