Soundings

The Blog of Mercy by the Sea

We at Mercy by the Sea have so much we want to share with you:

  • Inspiring and transformational quotes, prayers, poems, videos and books we discover or rediscover
  • Conversations with upcoming presenters
  • News and events about what's happening at Mercy by the Sea
  • Resources and thoughts on contemplative prayer, spiritual direction, the second half of life, emerging leadership, creativity, our relationship with nature and much more!

You'll find seasonal photos of the grounds — vegetation, trees and winged and four-legged creatures that make their homes here.  We'll capture changes in the light and colors as the seasons change.  So bookmark this page and come back regularly. or subscribe to our weekly eNewsletter where these posts will be sent to your email inbox.

On Spiritual Direction

Mary Hally explains what spiritual direction is and how it can create an ongoing sense of the divine in all aspects of life.

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By Mary Hally  | 

On Mandalas

Spiritual director, retired minister and author, Rose Amodeo Petronella describes what a mandala is and how drawing them and her feelings over time became a prayer practice, offering insights and leading to inner changes.

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By Rose Amodeo Petronella  | 

Serendipity and Sorrow: Soil and Spirit

What could a grounds clean-up day have in relation to a retreat for parents who lost children?Jean Golicz astutely draws a connection between seemingly unrelated events held here at Mercy by the Sea.

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By Jean Golicz, Master Gardener and Mercy by the Sea Volunteer  |