As we entered into the beauty of Autumn, Cheryl, Dale and I find ourselves at the beginning of a new “DOH”, welcoming eight bright individuals into Cycle 13. I find myself feeling a renewed sense of wonder and anticipation as we begin again.

Each of these souls has come with a sense of longing - a desire to become more self-aware, to explore their own interior life and to deepen their understanding of what spirituality means in their own lives.

Trudy Grienauer uses poetry to reveal some of the mystery of silence.

Saturday morning, while most of Canada was awaking to their weekend of busyness, something quite beautiful happened. 

The participants of Prairie Jubilee Cycle 12 gathered for the closing of their two-year journey. These 11 fledgling spiritual directors will now move into the world to be of service in whatever way they are called. 

Kat Goheen writes about lessons learned from the Camino

A growing collection of haikus + photos. We add a new one each month. Check back for updates!

David Tickner tells a story about a village that had forgotten its history.

Jennifer Desrosiers writes about how enrolling in Prairie Jubilee was one of the best decisions she made. The teachings from the leadership gave her words for the patterns, habits, motivations, and unconscious ways I related to myself, others and God.

Archetypal Astrology can help us navigate changes in our lives and within the larger society. What wisdom do the new positions of the North and South Lunar Nodes have to share?

Lori Stewart shares a poem, her inspiration, a choral arrangement of her poem, and a link to download the music for free.

Barbara Richards works with a question that many of us are asking in these turbulent times: What can I do to help? She offers a perspective from her wisdom as a spiritual companion and Sage-ing leader. 

Ailsa Flynne brings humor and compassion to those times when her inner voice is struggling to be heard. 

CheryI Kinney Matheson writes about being weighed down with news reports and full of concern for our world. In the midst of it all, She has been heartened by stories of courage and caring, and of people standing, walking, holding, reaching out.

Wenda Salomons reflects on her contemplative practice of digital pinhole photography. Her process helps us see the value of engaging the unknown both within a creative practice and as an approach to life. 

Lois Huey-Heck shares how a simple practice of presence brought her to a deeper understanding of beauty and solace—and why they matter.

Celia McBride reminds us of the importance of knowing and naming our feelings in order to navigate this ever-changing and complicated world. 

Ontario Jubilee author Darrow Woods sits down with us to celebrate the publication of his new book, The Book of Christmas Joy…

Bruce Metzler paraphrases the familiar and dearly loved Psalm 23 to imagine God as a music director

Antoinette Voûte Roeder’s poem is expanded to wonder about the plight of the Earth and what part spiritual direction could play in realizing our interconnectedness.

Brian Pearson explores what it means to live a soulful life and how we can inspire others to do the same.

Terry Lindberg and Dale Guenter took up the challenge to collaborate on the 3-line haiku form while they hiked and camped in Jasper, Alberta. That mountain air opened up their creativity!