Author Archives: theowoman

About theowoman

I have a M. A. in Theology, from St. Mary's University, S.A.TX. I have just accepted a Clinical Pastoral Residency (Resident Chaplain) in the Seton CPE Program, Austin TX.

Going to the Well

Posted on June 14, 2017

When I need to seek guidance from my Lord, I go to the well. For many years, I prayed by meditating on the scripture of The Woman at the Well. Her story is one of my favorite archetypes in the … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 25, 2017

Not my message today, but one that is very important. 7 Edith Stein quotes every woman should read

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Offering Respect by Taking a Step Backwards

Posted on April 21, 2017

I find myself in the position of many faithful Christians. My adult children have concluded that organized religion and belief in the Triune God as “The One” is not for them. I thought that I had dealt with this issue … Continue reading →

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Anger and a Spider Web

Posted on March 28, 2017

I was trying to find a way to clear the anger out of my body, a cleansing so to speak. The image of a spider and a spider’s web formed. Continue reading →

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Muscle Memory and Empathy

Posted on August 10, 2016

  Muscle Memory and Empathy The other night my husband and I were sitting in our bedroom looking out the window star gazing. Our discussion revolved around empathy. We were discussing the development  of our empathetic responses to one another. … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts in CPE

Posted on April 15, 2016

I speak confidently when I pray to God for guidance in my ministry. I am for almost all purposes a caregiver, seeking guidance from God, my CPE supervisor, CFP supervisor, and my extern team, as a care-seeker. I find this … Continue reading →

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My Vision Statement for my Mission in Ministry

Posted on July 29, 2015

I drew my vision statement because I was unable to interpret my thoughts into sentences. The symbols I drew in each have a special meaning in my life of ministry. Continue reading →

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