With Open Hands

A 5-Week Group Spiritual Direction Program via Zoom
Wednesday evenings, September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, and 17 from 7:00 – 8:00 EST.

Offered by:
Terra Mauro, LPC WVIS Associate Spiritual Director Intern

Have you ever struggled with fears and tensions when you pray? Praying is not always an easy matter. It involves opening our hands to God, where we allow Him to see those inner parts of ourselves that we would rather leave in the darkness.

Using the image of clenched fists, Nouwen explores how fears and tension can cause resistance in prayer. In this 5-week program, we will explore what it means to open our hands before God, learning how prayer relates to silence, acceptance, hope, compassion, and revolutionhoping futile when things are beyond hope?  Cynthia Bourgeault in her book, Mystical Hope, notes hope has traditionally been pinned to outcomes; viewed as an optimistic feeling or willingness to go on with a sense that things will get better.

Each evening, we will share and prayerfully reflect on her book’s meaning in our own life experiences. Everything shared will be confidential in the group.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 16, 2024

Offering: $20.00 plus the cost of the book (purchased separately)

Terra Mauro is an Associate Spiritual Director Intern with WVIS. She is also married, the mother of two adult children, and the grandmother of five grandchildren. She is a licensed professional counselor who practices mental health counseling, with a special emphasis on Christian counseling as part of her training.