“What do you seek?” This question of Jesus invites us into a deeper encounter with God’s love, a love that abides even in our wounds and longings. This is an encounter that invites us to identify where I have most deeply known the love of God in my own life, and what makes it difficult to believe in God's love at times.
In the rhythm of our daily communities—at work, at home, at school, at church—we experience joy and encouragement, but also misunderstanding, disappointment, and hurt. How am I being called to abide in God's love - in my family, in my work, in my community? What would it mean to let God's abiding presence transform the way I love others?
This morning of reflection offers a sacred pause: a time to bring our whole selves before God, to listen for the healing voice of Christ, and to rediscover the grace that allows us to abide in love and share that love more freely with others.
ISI gratefully accepts an offering for this time. The suggested offering is $40, however, we trust you to give what you are able to give. Those able to offer more will support those on more limited budgets. Thank you.
Presenter(s):
Cyndy Mathews
Spiritual Exercises Retreat Coordinator and ISI Formation Team
Cyndy has worked with ISI since its inception in 2013. Prior to that, she served for many years in parish ministry and leadership, including spiritual companioning. Cyndy completed the spiritual director formation program at Our Lady of Divine Providence School of Spirituality in Clearwater, FL. She meets with individuals in ongoing spiritual direction and serves as a guide for the 19 th Annotation of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Cyndy has experience in facilitating faith-sharing groups as well as ISI courses on prayer and Ignatian spirituality. She regularly attends retreats and workshops and participated in the Foundations program led by Fr. Joe Tetlow, SJ. Cyndy also serves as a spiritual director for one-to-one directed retreats at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, and has offered days of reflection there as well. She and her husband, Jack, are parents of wonderful adult sons, an amazing daughter-in-law, and take great delight in having entered the joyous season of grandparenting.
Debbie Wallace
Debbie Wallace is a spiritual director in the Ignatian tradition. She enjoys facilitating retreats and days of reflection rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. Debbie received her formation from the Ignatian Spirituality Institute, recently joining their Board of Directors. With a spiritual direction certification from Truett Seminary, and a lecturer and supervisor in this program, she holds a BA in Social Work from Baylor University and a Masters in Religious Education from SWBTS. She has served in campus ministry, church planting, spiritual formation, and all manner of past volunteer activities with her children’s classical Christian school. Debbie currently serves as formation leader and spiritual director at Christ Church Waco and serves on the Advisory Board of Brazos Fellows. Debbie has served as spiritual companion for numerous ISI retreats including Toward Greater Freedom, Choosing Christ in the World, and Finding Christ in the World. She and her husband, Jeff, reside in Waco and have 4 grown children.