LENT is just around the corner…and the little Otter above reminds us the we ”otter” be returning to our prayer life, and spiritual disciplines—especially during Lent. Sorry…couldn’t resist the bad pun.

A NOTE FOR ALL OF YOU: NOT JUST MEMBERS

Since we are nearing Lent, it is a time when we double down on our spiritual practices to “return to the Lord,” as the prophet Joel would put it.

Some of you receive this newsletter because you have received Spiritual Direction from me,

some have come to the site to see what is offered but haven’t yet accessed any of the offerings,

some of you are members of the Spiritual Wellness Community,

some of you have received Harp Therapy from me.

I invite each of you, whatever situation you may be in, to consider how any of the offerings at Angel Strings Ministry might help you to “return to the Lord” this Lenten season. I would be privileged to walk with you on your Lenten journey.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR FEEDBACK

Please respond to this email and provide your feedback. I would appreciate it if you would consider answering these few questions:

Why did you join/or not join the Spiritual Wellness Community Membership?

Have you experienced either Spiritual Direction or Harp Therapy, and how did the experience resonate with your faith?

Is there something that you feel should be offered on the site, that isn’t currently available?

Drop me a note and let me know how you are doing right now! I’d love to hear from you.

A NOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE SPIRITUAL WELLNESS COMMUNITY: AND OTHER WOMEN WHO ARE CONSIDERING IT

February is going to be a very helpful spiritual discipline topic: Lectio Divina. This ancient practice has added depth to the lives of spiritual leaders for hundreds of years…and there are many ways to approach it. We will explore it and experience it this month. The discussion book is by Becky Eldredge and is titled: The Inner Chapel. It is not specifically about Lectio Divina, but it references it and explains it from an Ignatian perspective (which I love since my Spiritual Director training was based on the Ignatian perspective). This book is an engaging read and offers opportunities for reflection (perfect for Lent!) as well as discussing some other spiritual disciplines, including the Examen which we just explored in January! REMEMBER THAT MEMBERS NEED TO REGISTER FOR EACH MEMBERSHIP OFFERING (see Upcoming Events section on the site) SO THAT YOU GET THE ZOOM LINK FOR THE LIVE SESSION…SIGN UP EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN’T MAKE IT SO YOU HAVE THE LINK IF YOUR SCHEDULE CHANGES. OTHERWISE ALL ZOOM SESSION RECORDINGS AND HANDOUTS CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT AREA WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE MEMBERSHIP HEADING.

REMEMBER, LADIES, THAT THE FIRST MONTH OF THE SPIRITUAL WELLNESS COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP IS FREE AND YOU GET A FREE PRIVATE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION SESSION ONCE YOU PAY THE FIRST MONTH AFTER THE FREEBIE. So, consider it for a Lenten discipline this year AND how about inviting some of your friends to join you! I will soon be producing an info video on the site that you can share with others and I will email it to you…I plan to offer an incentive for sharing it so I get your referrals…so keep an eye out, it’s coming in the next couple weeks.

May the love and mercy of Jesus Christ fill your heart this Lenten season,

Julie Parsell

pastor-spiritual director-therapeutic harpist

follower of Jesus