Loretta's Book
Reflections
God’s Glance
In our new apartment, we hung pictures of our 10 grandchildren down the length of the hall. Our younger son said jokingly, “You're going to have to get a...
Ignatian Prayer
Zebedee: Still Fishing
This story is inspired by Luke 5:1–11.
When my sons dropped everything to accept Jesus’ invitation, I knew my boys would serve him well. They deserve the nickname Jesus gave...
Ignatian Prayer
Going to Egypt
This story is inspired by Matthew 2:13–15.
Perhaps Joseph awakes to the sound of Mary humming a lullaby. Mary holds her baby close, rocking as she sits. The corners of...
Reflections
Flying Houses
My patronal feast, Our Lady of Loreto on December 10, was elevated on liturgical calendars in 2019. I love this title for Mary, even though it’s possible that my...
Spiritual Exercises
The Mystery of the Incarnation
In the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, retreatants imagine the mystery of the Incarnation. They take time to picture the Trinity looking over the entire surface of the...
Ignatian Prayer
Be Opened
This story is inspired by Mark 7:31–37.
The first words I ever heard were, “Be opened.”
On the surface, those words seemed obvious. However, they unleashed an internal deluge of discovery.
I...