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care of the
soul ~ nurture for the spirit
Too often, in the course of simply living
life, we find ourselves depleted and spent, thirsting for
something more than what the world can offer.
The Virginia Shepherd’s Staff exists to provide
opportunities for those who are longing for a deeper
intimacy with God to rest from ordinary routines, reflect
on their own journey and reconnect with all that is Holy
both within and beyond themselves.
Our mission is simply to enable and assist others to
discover for themselves how to walk with God in their own
God-given way in every area of their lives.
We seek to
incorporate the wisdom and practices of Christian
contemplative spirituality into everyday life, reflecting
a deep confidence in the goodness of the ways and
purposes of God.
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Come away... in the midst of ordinary routines
to a
place in the heart of God
where
peace resides.
Come
to Me...
to live and move at a
different pace
attentive to the rhythm of God,
the
heartbeat of grace.
Come
to life...
and be surprised by the
joy of simple things
enfolded
in the love of God
in green
pastures.
from the
heart of the Great Shepherd
Why?
There are
many words of advice offered about how to care for our
finances, our yards, our cars, our bodies, even our
funeral arrangements.
Yet, what is longed for and needed in the human spirit is
something more – to touch the face of the Holy, the
good, the beautiful and that which is truly lasting. With
the winds of life able to threaten all that we hold dear,
the need is for roots that go deep into that which will
eternally endure.
To facilitate such grounding is our reason for being.
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