Vinita's Books
Reflections
How Do You Want Others to Remember You?
Let’s consider our own legacy—what people will remember about us when we’re gone. You might need pen and paper for this.
If you died today, how would people describe your...
Spirituality
Physical Senses and Prayer
Prayer is a spiritual activity—isn’t it? It happens in mind, heart, soul, spirit . . .
And yet, I’m in my body when I’m praying. My mind, heart, soul, and...
Ignatian Prayer
Teach Me to Serve You as You Deserve
We’ve invited our dotMagis bloggers to reflect on the individual lines of the Prayer for Generosity, attributed to St. Ignatius.
If we think of service as optional, something we do...
Examen
Good Habits and the Examen
Praying the Examen is a good habit to establish. Every day, you review the day, notice where and how God was present, and notice how you responded to the...
Spirituality
Creativity and the Ignatian Spirit
Years before I’d ever heard of St. Ignatius Loyola and his Spiritual Exercises, I was learning spiritual principles through creative writing. I had been writing stories, poems, and songs...
Discernment
Let’s Talk About Dreams
When I speak of dreams here, I don’t mean the mind’s journeys while you’re sleeping. I refer to dreams—visions, imaginings—you have for yourself, for those you love, for your...