Ignatian Prayer
Composition of Place on My Patio
As the weather improves and we bid farewell to what always feels like a long, cold winter, the backyard patio quickly becomes the most important “room” in our house....
Reflections
God’s Voice Was in a Phone Call
My grandfather used to call me his “little motor mouth” when I was a child. I think Jesus might call me that, too, even now. The problem is that...
Reflections
Renewed at Easter
A few years ago on retreat, I mentioned to my director that I wanted to rekindle some of the fire that I associated with the faith of my youth....
Reflections
Lenten Meditation 4: God’s Vulnerability
In Jesus, God saves us by becoming so vulnerable that we are able to kill him in a vile and humiliating way. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus assure...
Reflections
Answered Prayers
My brother came to stay with my family recently while he attended training in our city. While I was happy to welcome him, I worried about how we were...
Reflections
Embracing My Image of Jesus
Years ago on retreat, the director asked me what Jesus looked like to me. I thought about it a moment and then described the stereotypical Jesus—long hair, scruffy, sandals,...