Center for Spiritual Development

The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is just about a week away -- JOIN US in praying the Glorious Mysteries on this beautiful Feast Day! The Zoom rosary begins at 7 PM Pacific. You can sign up for this FREE event at the link in the comments.

We are all called to love the dear neighbor -- to follow the example given to us by Jesus, who "emptied himself ... coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death." As we enter this new week, let us look for opportunities to better exemplify that beautiful humility, and to better love our neighbors as ourselves.

In the fullness of autumn, we discover new ways of seeing Creation, and begin to learn how to change the actions we take that impact the world around us. JOIN US October 3 to discuss the ways Scripture and Ignatian spirituality guide us in developing this cosmic perspective, to enjoy personal reflection and sharing, and to take a meditation walk through the beautiful garden at St. Joseph Center. Reserve your spot - link is in the comments!

As we move away from summer's glory and ease into the quieter beauties of autumn, let us give thanks to our God for all the earth and all that lives upon it -- and for our role in caring for Creation.

Omniscient and omnipotent -- yes, God's ways are not our ways, nor are God's thoughts our thoughts! Your invitation for this week: place your worries in God's hands and strive to rest in your trust for God's loving care for you.

What is BioSpiritual Focusing, and how can its practice impact your life -- and your relationships with God and the people around you? When it starts next week, our Online BioSpiritual Focusing Book Study will cover the basics of BioSpiritual Focusing dynamics and provide experiences in BioSpiritual Focusing. Don't miss this opportunity to rediscover your own body within the Body of the Whole Christ! Reserve your spot: www.thecsd.org/event-details/biospiritual-focusing-online-book-study-an-exploration-2

Calling all young adults! We had such a great time at our last gathering, we decided to do it again!

If you are aged 18-39, we invite you to join a gathering of young adults next Thursday (September 24) at 7 PM! We will enjoy time to get to know each other, an opportunity to ask a couple of our Sisters your burning questions, conversation, light appetizers, and fun. We look forward to seeing you at this FREE event at St. Joseph Center in Orange. RSVP here: www.thecsd.org/event-details/urwelcome or join our GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/116377858/OZBt1j1I

How do we take joy from -- and responsibility for -- the wonders of God's creation? JOIN US October 3 for a morning of discovering how Scripture and Ignatian spirituality can guide us in this important work. We will have time for personal reflection and sharing, enjoy a meditation walk through the beautiful garden at St. Joseph Center, and conclude with outdoor prayer. Grab your spot now: https://www.thecsd.org/event-details/meet-me-in-the-garden-fostering-fullness-of-life-for-all-creation

"Every act of forgiveness is a refusal to let evil have the final word," writes Sister Bernie Inocencio in today's Daily Reflection. "It is not forgetting injustice or abandoning accountability; it is choosing healing over hatred and reconciliation over revenge. In our fractured world, forgiveness may be the most countercultural act of hope."

Enjoy the complete reflection here: thecsd.org/dailyreflections . You can subscribe to receive a reflection in your inbox each day!

Image created by Sister Bernie Inocencio, CSJ

Tonight the Jewish New Year begins! We share wishes for a blessed and sweet new year with all those who are celebrating. Shana Tova!