The Holstee Manifesto is a list of principles in living life. Holstee’s founders, Dave, Mike and Fabian sat together on the steps of Union Square in New York to write down how they define success. The goal was to create something they could reflect back on if they ever felt stuck or found themselves living … Continue reading #7: The Holstee Manifesto
#6: The Our Father of Our Generation
It is the prayer Jesus taught us, as the priest would remind us at mass. It is Jesus’ special answer to the request: “Lord, teach us to pray.” How are we supposed to pray? Is there a particular way? Are some prayers better than others? The answer Jesus gave, gives us a sense of the … Continue reading #6: The Our Father of Our Generation
#5: The Daily Examen
The Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and discern his direction for us. It is a tool to help us find God in all things. The method here is adapted from a technique described by Ignatius Loyola in his Spiritual Exercises. … Continue reading #5: The Daily Examen
#4: Prayer for Peace
In the busy-ness of our days, and in the harried pace of our lives, we sometimes forget that we have within us the capacity for great peace--not just the peace that does not bring war, but the peace that brings harmony and makes sense of the many things that happen in our lives. What things … Continue reading #4: Prayer for Peace
#3: You Have Called Me by Name
You Have Called Me by Name Joseph Tetlow, SJ Oh, Lord my God. You called me from the sleep of nothingness merely because in your tremendous love you want to make good and beautiful beings. You have called me by my name in my mother's womb. You have given me breath and light and movement … Continue reading #3: You Have Called Me by Name
#2: Power Word for the Year
A Power Word is the theme you choose for yourself to guide, master, and direct your life this year. Last year, my word was SHIFT. And I didn't know how powerful that word is until I shifted careers, got married, and found myself living with my wife, in a foreign country. It would be meaningful … Continue reading #2: Power Word for the Year
#1: New Year’s Blessing
This is a beautiful set of blessings to ask for this year. I suggest you pray this out loud, feeling the words as they come out of your mouth. Read it once or twice and pause over words that catch your attention. Prayerfully think about those words and let that be your prayer starter for … Continue reading #1: New Year’s Blessing
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