Reflections
Finding Dory, Finding My Grandmother
The hype has started for the release of Disney-Pixar’s new movie, Finding Dory (the sequel to Finding Nemo), and it has me thinking of my grandmother. Yes, the movie...
Reflections
Preparing Our Hearts in Advent
I take pride in being prepared for anything. Advent is a time of preparation, so it should come as no surprise that I have always rather liked Advent.
As I...
Reflections
An Extraordinary Saintly Team
We know that St. Ignatius was inspired by the stories of the saints. We’ve heard stories of him lying in bed during his recovery, recognizing the glorious battles and...
Discernment
Gratitude and Guilt
Gratitude is a key aspect of Ignatian spirituality, and even when I don’t have much time for prayer, I do try to take a few moments each day to...
Reflections
Daring to Look Up
I recently took a ride on the High Roller, the observation/Ferris wheel in Las Vegas, which happens to be the highest in the world. The strange part of this...
Examen
Why Bother Praying the Examen?
With so many forms of prayer out there, and so little time in this fast-paced world, why bother praying the Examen? At times, I end up viewing this prayer...