Joan Blandin Howard

Retired faculty of CSP (Christian Spirituality Program).

Joan Howard
More about me:

After working and teaching at Creighton for many years, I am officially retired, but hardly so.  Having 5 adult children, in-laws, and 11 grandchildren I keep pretty busy!  My husband and I spend hours in our garden planting, pruning, dead-heading and of course weeding and mowing!  We spend even more time sitting in our garden, delighting in its beauty.  The beauty overwhelms me and invities me into a space of en-Joy-ment and gratitude to the Creator and Artist of all.  I have much for which to be grateful. I also like to travel, read, write and make art. My ministry of spiritual direction and silent retreats continues. 

I count my blessings. You among them.

Writing these reflections:

Initially I  thought I was writing for myself.  I use the readings as a source of personal prayer. I thoroughly enjoy the time I spend in prayer, study and preparation.  The writing seems to be a natural end product. The wonderful e-mails I receive tell me that I am not writing just for me and they reconfirm my faith in the presence of the Lord, who speaks all languages, permeates untold experiences, and surfaces in the most ordinary of daily delights and disturbing distractions. That the Lord would speak through me is a gift I had not anticipated. 

  I thank you, the reader and fellow pilgrim, for joining us on our journey.  God bless us.

e-mail: jpbh0125@gmail.com