Examen
The Examen Curbs Anxiety
J. Michael Sparough, SJ, writes that “Cardinal Bernardin, the late, much-loved Archbishop of Chicago, once told a group of us priests that he was a chronic worrier. But he...
Examen
Social Media Examen
Have you ever found yourself using social media, wondering:
Why do I hesitate to read comments on a news article? Why am I stuck wondering what sparked someone’s Facebook discussion?...
Spirituality
Agere Contra for Lent
Andy Otto suggests agere contra as one approach to Lenten practices. He writes at God in All Things:
Agere Contra—This popular Ignatian term means “to act against.” It means that...
Media
Humor and Spiritual Wisdom
Nikolaas Sintobin, SJ, believes humor can reveal spiritual wisdom. In an interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications, Sintobin talks about humor, discernment, and Jesuit spirituality. He says,...
Web Community
10 Ideas for Lent
Ash Wednesday is March 1, 2017, so today we’re highlighting some of the many Ignatian-inspired features designed to help you observe Lent.
Living Lent Daily
Foster a daily practice of...
Ignatian Songs
There Is a Longing
Reader Mary Alice Teller suggests “There Is a Longing” as an Ignatian song to know. Watch a video of the song below, which includes the lyrics on screen.
Original dotMagis...