Vinita's Books
Spirituality
Habits of the Heart
Most of us are interested in spirituality because, at the heart of things, we want to be transformed. We want our lives to change for the better, in small...
Reflections
Gifts of Necessity, Gifts of Opportunity
Most of the time, we think of our gifts—our contributions to the body of Christ and to the world—as those abilities we’re born with, or the abilities bestowed on...
Books
The Wisdom of Walter J. Ciszek, SJ
Loyola Press just published a collection of writings by Walter J. Ciszek, SJ. If you recognize that name, it’s because Ciszek, a Jesuit priest, survived 23 years in Russian...
Spirituality
A Long, Loving Look at the Real
Jesuit theologian Walter Burghardt once described contemplation as taking a “long, loving look at the real.” That sounds lovely. But what does it mean for you and me—people who...
Discernment
Four Reasons We Resist Letting Go
Why do we resist letting go of unhealthy, or disordered, attachments? What happens inside us that makes us hang on for dear life, even when hanging on is hurting...
Retreats
The 19th Annotation: What Is It, and What Can You Expect?
You may have heard of the 19th annotation in regard to prayer retreats or the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Simply put, the 19th annotation—sometimes called an Ignatian Retreat...