Shadow and the Sacraments, Part 1: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist

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This section in the series The Christian Shadow has been about the ways, contrary to Jung’s accusations, Christian teaching and practice helps the faithful engage with the shadow, the dark parts of ourselves we’d rather not exist, and certainly not come into the light of day. Over the next two posts, I’m going to end … Continue reading Shadow and the Sacraments, Part 1: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist

Growing with Intention: Shadow Work

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This series exploring engines of our spiritual growth has shifted this week to look at practices designed to bring our unconscious into conscious awareness. The other day, I focused on the murky but fascinating world of our dreams. Today, I'm going to turn to shadow work, the process of becoming aware of, accepting, and integrating … Continue reading Growing with Intention: Shadow Work