Thank you, Sister. Like others, I was moved by this: "“Stay as close as you can,” he seemed to say, “Or as far as you need. I will love you from here.”" I will offer these words to parishioners and directees who need them.
Every post you share is eye-opening for me; I hadn’t understood that spiritual abuse was something so many people had suffered through. Thank you for sharing such a breathtakingly tender encounter with Jesus.
Thank you, Katelyn. I’m so grateful that sharing my own experience is helpful for you. I think we will hear more and more stories like what we have shared. Our hope is that these stories will continue to be heard and form the way we listen and respond to the need for renewal in the Church. Thank you for sharing how your own heart has been opening to this reality. It means a lot. It takes courage to listen also.
I’ve worked with so very many survivors who have struggled in this way. Thank you for sharing your experience and how you moved through it, Sister. I wish you well and pray for your continued healing. Take good care. 💗🙏🏻
I often have the same difficulty - envisioning an image of Jesus that comforts me.
When I was about thirteen, I had a vivid dream of Jesus extending His hands toward me. Nothing else was visible - only His hands. I instantly placed my hands in His and woke up.
Knowing He’s that close is comforting during life’s toughest moments.
Thank you. As a sexual abuse victim of a Jesuit at age 11, the Sacred Heart Devotion has always been for me both a consolation and a curse because I cannot help but wonder about the suspect relationship between Columbiere SJ and Margaret Mary. I try to think of it with abandonment to the belief that God's love truly does surpass all understanding, even our understanding of love itself.
Thank you, Rita.
“Stay as close as you can,” he seemed to say, “Or as far as you need. I will love you from here.”
😭😭😭😭 Sr Danielle, thank you I needed to hear this today.
I'm so glad my experience spoke to yours. Thank you for sharing, Anny.
Thank you, Sister. Like others, I was moved by this: "“Stay as close as you can,” he seemed to say, “Or as far as you need. I will love you from here.”" I will offer these words to parishioners and directees who need them.
Thank you Rhonda.
Every post you share is eye-opening for me; I hadn’t understood that spiritual abuse was something so many people had suffered through. Thank you for sharing such a breathtakingly tender encounter with Jesus.
Thank you, Katelyn. I’m so grateful that sharing my own experience is helpful for you. I think we will hear more and more stories like what we have shared. Our hope is that these stories will continue to be heard and form the way we listen and respond to the need for renewal in the Church. Thank you for sharing how your own heart has been opening to this reality. It means a lot. It takes courage to listen also.
Beautiful. Tender. Honest. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Rachel.
Aw man. 😭 Grown man leaky eyes over here.
Now you got me tearing up, Jo'el.
I’ve worked with so very many survivors who have struggled in this way. Thank you for sharing your experience and how you moved through it, Sister. I wish you well and pray for your continued healing. Take good care. 💗🙏🏻
So beautiful! Sr Danielle your reflection and the image. Thank you for sharing in such a vulnerable way.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Sister Danielle. It is very helpful for us who accompany others on the journey.
Thank you, Angela.
I often have the same difficulty - envisioning an image of Jesus that comforts me.
When I was about thirteen, I had a vivid dream of Jesus extending His hands toward me. Nothing else was visible - only His hands. I instantly placed my hands in His and woke up.
Knowing He’s that close is comforting during life’s toughest moments.
Thank you for sharing Sister. 🙂
That is beautiful G. A. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Sister Danielle!
Thanks for reading, Nora.
Thank you. As a sexual abuse victim of a Jesuit at age 11, the Sacred Heart Devotion has always been for me both a consolation and a curse because I cannot help but wonder about the suspect relationship between Columbiere SJ and Margaret Mary. I try to think of it with abandonment to the belief that God's love truly does surpass all understanding, even our understanding of love itself.
"Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience" (Colossians 3:12, RSVCE)