Discernment
Politician Quits after Ignatian Retreat
Sarah Teather decided to quit Parliament after a process of discernment during a 30-day Ignatian retreat near Liverpool. She said: “Sometimes you just have to shut up. This politician...
Ignatian Voices
“The Light Came, but Not Without a Fight.”
The Ignatian Educator reminds us that the reality of the first Christmas was scary and confusing at the same time it was a joyful event. The first Christmas:...rattles a...
Poetry
The Red Machine on the Wall
Greg Kennedy, SJ, shared an Advent poem on the igNation blog. Here's a taste.
We've all taken numbers
from the red machine on the wall.
Above, red periods on a screen
combine into...
Ignatian Voices
Happy Thanksgiving
Americans and Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving at different times during the autumn, meaning I got to enjoy some holiday reading last month from Canadian bloggers. In reading a post on...
Books
The Pope’s Leadership Style
Catholic Mom Lisa Hendey recently interviewed author Chris Lowney about his new book, Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads. In talking about the leadership style that...
Spiritual Direction
Ignatian Heritage Month
Loyola University Chicago is celebrating Ignatian Heritage Month. In addition to on-campus events, the celebration includes an online video series, 30 Days of Iggy. Each day in November, staff...