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Ignatian Prayer
His Face in My Mirror
This story is inspired by Luke 7:36–50 and John 12:1–8.
I bought that expensive perfumed oil for myself. I don’t think I’m wealthy, but I do have enough money to...
Reflections
Reconciling with Distractions
“God, reveal my hidden flaws to me,” I prayed one evening. Nothing happened. No insights surfaced.
“How can I reform my life if I don’t even know my faults?” I...
Ignatian Prayer
Marveling at the Promise
This story is inspired by Genesis 9:8–15, the first reading for the First Sunday of Lent.
“Dad, we’ve got to unpack the ark.”
“I know, son. But first I really must...
Ignatian Prayer
The Back Door’s Open
When I was young, Uncle Lou always came through our unlocked back door calling the traditional Slovak greeting, “Pochválený buď Ježiš Kristus,” which meant, “In the name of the...
Reflections
Cobwebs and Cataracts
Joan had cataract surgery. Overnight she developed all kinds of wrinkles. Well, actually, she simply hadn’t seen them before. With her eyesight improved, looking in her mirror was a...
Ignatian Prayer
Luke Learns from Mary
In honor of the October 18 feast of St. Luke, let’s listen in to an imagined story by the evangelist.
It started with Mary. I first met her during a...