Marina's Book
Ignatian Prayer
Buttercups and Prayer
The other morning, my husband and I were walking at the park, taking in all the sights of plants and flowers and the sounds of birdsong. A large swath...
Ignatian Prayer
Sense Experience in Prayer
My dog is watchful at the window a good part of the day. He is a mix of German Shepherd and Catahoula Leopard Dog, and from what I understand,...
Retreats
Springtime Mini-Retreats
Spring is upon us, and for many of us, the season also comes with more pleasing temperatures and the growth of new plant life in the natural world. While...
Reflections
Look for Signs of Color in Lent
When I am a good month into Lent, the newness of what I planned to do as a Lenten observance has worn off. Perhaps a month into Lent I...
Reflections
Fasting as an Act of Love
When we think about the season of Lent, we often consider practices of fasting, prayer, and increased almsgiving. The Catechism says that although fasting is intended as an act...
Ignatian Prayer
Light in Ordinary Time
A family member recently remarked to me that now that New Year’s celebrations are over, and both Christmas and seasonal fall activities are over, it’s harder to imagine getting...