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SPIRITUAL LIFE MINISTRY

St. Bridget Spiritual Life Ministry offers opportunities for prayer and spiritual growth.

 

​SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTION  An ancient Catholic practice encouraged by Saint Bridget herself.  She was known to say, “Everyone needs an Anam Cara [soul-friend]!”  She encouraged the practice of finding a mentor who is trained in companioning souls to bring forth one’s spiritual growth and fullest potential. Certified Spiritual Directors meet with individuals and with a small group in the prayerful environment of the Spirituality Center. 

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GROUP SPIRITUAL DIRECTION is a wonderful way to grow in listening to God's presence within while opening new doors to growth and transformation. Supportive Christian friendships are a wonderful outcome.

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SCRIPTURE STUDY  Individuals and groups grow their relationship with God by training their ears to hear the Word of God and receive that Word deeply in their hearts. Groups meet during the school year on Tuesdays at 7pm.  Christ in our Neighborhood is a diocesan wide program to help parish communities reflect on the Sunday liturgical readings.  The St. Bridget community of Christ in our Neighborhood  meets weekly on Friday morning at 9 am in the Spirituality Center.

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CENTERING PRAYER  All are welcome to practice this method of letting go ~ Centering Prayer is a 20-minute "resting in God", who dwells within. It is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Groups meet on Wednesdays at 6 pm in the Spirituality Center from October through May.

 

GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  A gathering is offered one Sunday a month for those who have lost a loved one to gather for meal and fellowship.  All are welcome. Contact Kathy Perrin for more information.

 

THE ART STUDIO  The Spirituality Center hosts an art studio where we offer space for parishioners and other groups interested in growing in relationship with God and creativity.

 

​THE GARDENS

BRIDGET'S PRAYER GARDEN  Our grounds feature a self-guided Garden Prayer Walk that follows the themes taken from the five prayer stones which are placed at St. Bridget’s Garden in Kildare, Ireland. The children and catechists of St. Bridget Parish have created mosaic prayer stones for our Prayer Garden, which communicate the great themes of Bridget’s spirituality, inspiring visitors to promote her charisms (spiritual gifts) for the betterment of today’s world.  The space is also offered for prayer, reading or friendly conversation. 

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 JUSTICE VEGETABLE GARDEN  St. Bridget was known for giving the best to those in need; thus, we work to provide fresh vegetables for the local St. Vincent de Paul chapter to deliver to our neighbors in need. We also engage in Garden Education classes to encourage all to grow in gratitude for the land by growing what we eat. 

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ROSE GARDEN  Lovingly re-established by members of St. Bridget Parish, the Rose Garden is growing the grace and beauty of the grounds. There are 33 rose bushes representing the 33 years of Jesus’ earthly life.  The garden-tenders participate in monthly meetings with the Rose Society of Arizona.

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​​LIBRARY

The Spirituality Center hosts a wonderful library of books, CD’s, and DVD’s on Spirituality, Prayer, and Sacred Art. Resources are available for check-out or may be enjoyed on the premises.

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CONTACT

FIND A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

ST. BRIDGET SPIRITUALITY CENTER WEBSITE

Located around the corner from St. Bridget Catholic Church 

St. Bridget Spirituality Center  2846 E. Lockwood St.  Mesa, AZ  85213 

#480.924.9111

https://www.stbridget.org/spirituality-center