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One of my ongoing endeavors is that of trying to establish a balance between travel for conferences, retreats, etc. and being at home so I can have more time to write. I consistently seek ways to be in touch with my readers and those seeking spiritual nourishment. I’m happy to report that I now have a monthly e-newsletter. (It's free.) I offer this as a source of regular communication and an avenue of connection. The newsletter contains a short essay with something spiritually enriching, and a brief update on my speaking engagements and publications. If you, or someone you know, would like to be on the mailing list to receive this newsletter, please contact me:
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Welcome to this website. Thanks to my gifted website creator and manager, Faye Williamsen, you’ll find numerous resources here. I hope you’ll take the time to browse around and find what might be of interest and support for your journey of personal transformation. You can click on a variety of items at the top of this page and have access to my current speaking schedule, information on publications, and a variety of articles, poems, and videos.
I am approaching a portion of 2013 as a sabbatical for writing. When you check my current schedule (at the top of this homepage) you’ll see some months are set aside for this. Fortunately, I live next to a small woods in the city of Des Moines. This lovely spot contains the solitude and peaceful quiet I need for my writing time. This also offers a balance for my activity of retreats and conferences.
The book of poetry I was working on the past several years has now been birthed. My Soul Feels Lean, poems of loss and restoration will be available by the first week of March. As I wrote and edited this poetry over the past twenty years, I realized how much it reflects my own journey of loss, change, and growth. The poems also contain insights and experiences of loss and restoration that have come my way through others. The more I gathered the poems together the more I realized how they reflect the pattern in all of our lives, that of “life, death, and rebirth.” It is my deepest hope that these poems will speak to your own experience and that they will refresh and strengthen your desire for personal transformation amid life’s continual ups and downs.
The Institute of Compassionate Presence remains a central focus of my ministry. The ICP is now in its fifth year with over 275 persons from across the USA, Scotland and Australia, having entered into the program’s wide and deep approach to compassion. Participants not only receive valuable input, they learn equally from one another as they share their rich and diverse experiences. I treasure the remarkable growth and deepened awareness that takes place for those in this program. I truly believe compassion is what our world most needs, not only in order to survive, but to live the deepest and best of our precious humanity.
Always I am grateful for those who participate in my conferences, retreats and other programs. I learn much from these events and contacts. Each brings the gift of individual wisdom and life experience. This enriches all of us.
I am equally grateful to those who take the time to communicate with me regarding my publications. Thank you for your interest and support. Your comments and suggestions bring encouragement, especially on those days when the pages I long to fill with words challenge me with their stark emptiness.
Whoever you are, wherever you are, may you find inner harmony and a desire to be a loving presence in our world.
- Joyce |
Articles of Interest...
Book shares peace found on journey - Review by Shirley Ragsdale, Des Moines Register, July 15, 2006, of Walk in a Relaxed Manner
Sneak Preview - Read preview chapter of Joyce's new book Walk in a Relaxed Manner online at The Healing Garden Journal.
"Desperately Seeking Sophia," US Catholic Magazine, October 2002
"Open Some Doors this Advent," US Catholic Magazine, November 24, 2008.
"Five Spiritual Lessons of Loss," Family Perspectives Journal, Summer 2002
"Celtic Crossovers: May the Lent of the Irish Be With You," U.S. Catholic, March 2001
"The art of cultivating spiritual growth," The editors interview Joyce Rupp. US Catholic, April 2000. pp 26-31.
"Let the Land Teach Us" About Healing and Creativity. Joyce Rupp. Catholic Rural Life, Spring 2000, pp. 12-16. Catholic Rural Life is a publication of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference. http://www.ncrlc.com
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Book Awards Announced
Catholic Press Association:
Walk in a Relaxed Manner - placed first in the area of spirituality, softcover book.
The Circle of Life placed second in this same category!
Independent Book Publishers Association:
The Circle of Life received a second place award in the Religion category.
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About Joyce Rupp...
Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, a spiritual "midwife," and retreat and conference speaker. She has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Joyce has a B.A. in English, a M.R.E. in Religious Education, and a M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology. She is a member of the Servites (Servants of Mary) community and a volunteer for Hospice. She currently resides in Des Moines, Iowa. A list of Joyce's works can be found in the left column of this page. Click on the book title to find out more information about that title.
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Prayers and Poetry
(from the published writings of Joyce Rupp)
Daily Prayer for the Advent/Christmas Season
Star of Wonder, Radiant Goodness,
today I turn to you as the Source of Love.
I remember your light
dwelling within me.
Keep me mindful of your transforming presence.
Shine this goodness lovingly on each person
with whom I come in contact this day.
Draw you to your irresistible love.
I open my whole being to you.
I send your love forth into our world.
May all those who suffer find solace in you.
May all of creation know your peace.
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© Joyce Rupp, Out of the Ordinary,
Ave Maria Press, 2010 edition, p. 14
Also check out:
Advent Daily Focus
Advent Devotional Booklet
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Reviews...
"The Dance of Oneness," A review of The Cosmic Dance by Loretta Peters, EarthLight, Summer 2002.
"A Nurturing God," A review by Sally Cunneen of Prayers to Sophia and The Star in My Heart. The American Catholic, March 2000, pp. 7, 19. http://www.vfr.com/tac
Reviews by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat,Values and Visions Review Service
Open the Door
Walk in a Relaxed Manner
Out of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season
The Star in My Heart: Experiencing Sophia, Inner Wisdom
Reviewed by Sharon Flesher Prayers to Sophia: A Companion to "A Star in My Heart"
Reviewed by Austin Repath Walk in a Relaxed Manner
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