Lacy Finn Borgo is dedicated to teaching and offering spiritual direction within academic and ministry settings, focusing on the spiritual formation of individuals across all ages. She guides adults through her ministry and provides support for children in need, demonstrating a commitment to fostering deep spiritual connections. Borgo's writings explore the nurturing of faith within families and the younger generation. Her work aims to cultivate a profound and enduring relationship with the divine, passed down through generations.
When children have a listening companion who hears, acknowledges, and encourages their early experiences with God, it creates a spiritual footprint that shapes their lives. Lacy Finn Borgo draws on her experience of practicing spiritual direction with children as she introduces key skills for engaging kids in spiritual conversations, offering sample dialogues, prayers to use together, and ideas for play, art, and movement.
Learning to Trust God's Love
Exploring themes of faith and love, the story features a grandmother, Mima, who comforts her worried granddaughter, Julian, during a time of illness. Mima shares her insights on God's unwavering love and trust, even amidst sadness and anger. The narrative is enhanced by beautiful illustrations, capturing the essence of their bond and the timeless wisdom of Julian of Norwich, making it a touching tale about hope and reassurance in difficult times.
A well-known challenge of Jesus to his followers is to become like little children. Lacy Finn Borgo considers this invitation to childlike faith and explores seven different ways of welcoming the child within. Offering wisdom from years of experience as a spiritual director, Borgo explores practices to welcome and enliven your childhood self.