Reflections
Finding God in the Candy Jar
Editor’s note: Today we kick off the 11th-annual 31 Days with St. Ignatius, our month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here,...
Something to Think About
A Magnificent World
My backyard is currently a mix of broken kiddie pools, pieces of random toys, lots of mud, and so very many plastic cups.
You can probably imagine me standing on...
Spiritual Exercises
The Missing Shoe: Deepening God’s Life in Me
“Where is my stupid shoe?” I shouted at my bewildered husband.
That question burst out of my mouth far more loudly than intended on a Wednesday morning in early March....
Reflections
Present with Them in Their Suffering
Do you know what a night terror is? Before having children, I think I had only seen one on TV. And that glimpse into a screenwriter’s depiction of a...
Reflections
A Time to Experience Emotion with Jesus
I remember the smooth, slippery feel of vinyl seats in the waiting room. I remember the sounds of children climbing all over the large, soft blocks in the middle...
Examen
Exploring the Examen Step-by-Step: Look Toward the Day to Come
Editor’s note: We conclude our series exploring each of the steps of the Examen. We’re using the Examen version from Jim Manney’s book, A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer. Find the...