Lory Widmer Hess

AUTHOR AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

About

I'm on a search for wholeness, and words help me find my way. During a challenging time in midlife, I discovered sacred stories of healing that led me through a process of integration. In my writing, I seek to share the gift with others.

As a trained spiritual director, I welcome anyone seeking a listening space to support them on their spiritual journey. Sacred Reading, my Substack newsletter, explores reading as a sacred practice, with free online meetings, a podcast, seasonal study themes, and more.

I live with my family in the beautiful Bernese Jura region of Switzerland, where I treasure every opportunity I get to go hiking in the mountains, and try not to eat too much of the delicious local cheese and chocolate. As well as reading and writing, I also enjoy fiber crafts (spinning and knitting), and music, especially choral singing.

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Lory Widmer Hess

When Fragments Make a Whole

A Personal Journey through Healing Stories in the Bible

In this candid and courageous book, Lory Widmer Hess describes her experience of inner transformation through her exploration of the healing stories in the gospels. In a unique blend of poetry, commentary and autobiography, she describes how she engaged with and drew inspiration from these stories. Her approach will inspire readers on their own...

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