Tim's Books
Something to Think About
The Triangulation of Desire
The late philosopher René Girard suggested that human desire is “triangular,” meaning that it arises not from any intrinsic value in the object of desire, but rather that we...
Reflections
Gratitude and Solidarity
Last week I was in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) to learn about the damage wrought by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. These two category 5 storms devastated the islands,...
Ignatian Prayer
Direction
A ship may be tossed on the seas, buffeted by storms of every sort. Its crew may be struggling mightily every day simply to keep it afloat, wearying themselves,...
Reflections
The Time Is Now
Somewhere nearby—perhaps a co-worker in the next cubicle; a friend across the room; a stranger in the chair next to you; a spouse beside you in bed; a child...
Spirituality
Behold
Back in my coaching days I learned to develop a particular kind of vision: I saw details of my athletes' performance that others would miss. This one slouched a...
Spirituality
Why Ignatian Spirituality Appeals to Young People
Editor’s note: Tim Muldoon, theologian, professor, and Ignatian author, is being honored with the Writer’s Award in Spirituality from the Loyola Institute for Spirituality. His newest book is Living...