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Ignatian Prayer
Joseph’s Yokes
In honor of the feast of St. Joseph on March 19, we share this reflection on how Joseph may have influenced Jesus’ teaching example in Matthew 11:28–30.
Jesus and I...
Ignatian Prayer
We Never Expected the Transfiguration
This story is inspired by Luke 9:28–36, the Transfiguration of Jesus.
Jesus casually invited three of us on a hike one warm, sunny day. I think Peter, James, and I...
Ignatian Prayer
God Looks at Me
While reading Pope Francis’ book, The Church of Mercy, I stopped in my tracks. He asks, “Do you let yourself be looked at by the Lord?” I wondered if...
Reflections
In God’s Waiting Room
Swirling ideas, wresting thoughts, and mixed-up emotions vie for my attention.
Come, Holy Spirit.
I sit still for what I hope will be a time of prayer. What will emerge?
I trust....
Reflections
Housecleaning Leads to an Examen of Physical Surroundings
I hired a housecleaner because I simply cannot keep up with a full-time job, choir practices, leadership with a women’s fellowship, family obligations, and oh…too much going on.
Carissa labored...
Ignatian Prayer
The Rich Young Man and the Look of Love
This story is inspired by Mark 10:17–22, Jesus and the rich man.I had to walk away. Was he kidding? No way could I give up my comfortable life and...