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ASSESSING WHAT MAKES YOUR HEART SING

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2011 was jam packed with many opportunities to use my gifts, talents and abilities in ministry. I was priveleged to continue ten months of the year at First Naples preaching and teaching with amazing colleagues in ministry. My opportunities to enter into spiritual direction relationships continued to grow. In June I returned to St. John's Abbey, and then was blessed with a trip to Ireland for some personal retreat and the World Community of Christian Meditation annual conference. The last quarter of the year brought the opportunity for a change of venue for parish ministry closer to home. The chance to preach each week has been a blessing combined with my continued priority for spiritual direction. I've had to cut back on the weekly 100 mile trip for the meditation group which has been an important part of Peace River Spirituality Center since 2009. These changes have given me pause to evaluate not only my gifts but also what makes my heart sing. I'