Marina's Book
Reflections
Finding God in Negative Emotions
While we often rightly emphasize the role of consolation in Ignatian spirituality, I have recently been thinking more about finding God in negative emotions. I don’t here mean when...
Ignatian Prayer
Setting Down Our Nets
When Jesus calls the fishermen Peter and Andrew, he tells them, “Come follow me.” In response, the new disciples experience a new desire and put down their nets to...
Reflections
Sabbath as a Gift
This coming academic year, I have a sabbatical from teaching at my academic institution. I’m thankful to have long periods of time to work on a research project without...
Reflections
Leaving Behind the Shoes
About halfway into my time on the Camino de Santiago, my toes began to develop blisters. I had planned my footwear carefully, researching many conflicting shoe recommendations on websites...
Reflections
On the Camino, Everywhere Is Home, and Yet…
I recently returned from walking part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain, along with other faculty colleagues exploring the continuation of a recent course for students on pilgrimage....
Reflections
Touch Heals and Restores
While all of our senses help us to learn and to know about the world, the sense of touch is perhaps the most intimate. Our skin defines our very...