Dorothy Wood, Ottawa ON


I joined the Growing in Wisdom program because I was wanting to explore and discern what God might be inviting me to do in the last years of my life. I’m not sure I have discovered anything concrete, although a major opportunity did come my way during the program. Most of all, I think the program confirmed that all I need to do is live trustingly in God’s grace in this phase in my life, knowing that whatever I need will be given to me and whatever path I need to take will be shown me, and that all will be well. And, especially, to live in the moment and be grateful for whatever arises.

Being part of an Elder Circle, sharing our lives on a monthly basis, gave me a group of people who are at the same stage of life as I, facing similar challenges, with whom I can be myself and share freely in trust and confidence, and who know what I’m talking about! That is a true gift from God.

Growing in Wisdom Participant, 2021-23