My Hope is that this will be a place where you will find resources for your personal Healing and Spiritual Growth through Writing and Gardening.
A place of learning.
I plan to offer a variety of digital resources - videos, digital books, audio visual courses, communities.
Resources that help you develop your own practice.
Memoir Writing, Journal Writing and Contemplative Gardening are practices that lead us into stillness and quiet in mind and body enabling us to develop an interior life.
We reflect on the memories and experiences of our lives in light of the Gospels. We pray interiorly.
By exploring our memories in light of the Gospels opens up deep insights on how God has been journeying with us throughout our lives.
Reflective writing leads us to capture details, insights, linkages and feelings that were buried deep within, bringing them to the surface where they can be healed.
Gardening creates the mood as we nuture plants in all forms - planting seeds, propogating, pruning, potting.
These pracrices lead us into harmony with ourselves and nature. We develop our inner life with the Holy Trinity.
Contact me at:
deaconhilarybengochea@outlook.com
WhatApp (868) 678 4857
Below you will find a collection of Digital Resources to guide you in growing your practices of Memoir Writing, Journal Writing and Contemplative Gardening.
My memoir books offer insights in how you can write your own. I invite you to purchase them.
Click on the thumbnails to take you to the respective pages where you can learn about the products and services.
Welcome to my Website
I am an ordained Catholic Deacon, deeply committed to guiding individuals and communities toward spiritual renewal and personal transformation. My journey has been shaped by over 30 years in lay ministry, more than 20 years as a business consultant and trainer, and a deep passion for integrating faith, pastoral care, and the science of personal growth.
As an ordained deacon, I serve with a heart for pastoral care, helping others navigate life’s challenges with faith, wisdom, and emotional intelligence. My training in pastoral care, emotional intelligence, and the study of the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) allows me to support individuals in healing emotional wounds, and deepening their relationship with God.
I publish a newsletter DeaconHilaryBengochea@Substack.com. I lead courses in Memoir and Journal Writing for Healing and Spiritual Growth. I am a student of Contemplative Gardening.
Together with my wife, Sandee, of over 40 years we practice and teach Christian Meditation and Lectio Divina.
Sandee is a leader in Christian Meditation with the The World Community for Christian Meditation. She is active in Migrant and Prison Ministry serving women at risk. She is a lecturer and presenter in Catholic Communications.
Through our various ministries we contribute to persons discovering their God-given potential, overcoming obstacles, and living with renewed purpose.
