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The Reign of the Cat Nap

A deep voice riddled by static blasted through the radio. I couldn’t hear what was said and wouldn’t have understood the language even if...

Writing as a Co-Creative Act with God

Author Becky Eldredge talks about writing as a co-creative act with God and its connection to the Contemplation on the Love of God, the...

The Dance on My Countertop

The old coffeemaker had been sitting in the middle of the counter since we moved—and that had been well over a month. Every day,...

Mind the Gap Between Faith and Life

When I was a kid, my faith and my life went together pretty easily. I learned a very practical faith from the nuns in...

Playing Jazz with God

The art of discernment can be compared to playing jazz, which is an adventurous form of music. In jazz, the musicians play a standard...

The Voice of Fear and Agere Contra

Recently, I’ve reached a new stage of discernment: the time right after the decision has been made but no action has been taken yet....

An Examen of Life’s Stories

Editor’s Note: This Examen can be prayed at any time, but it is particularly suited to praying while reading and reflecting on Cannonball Moments:...

Repeat Returns and the Examen

My automobile, unfortunately, has been subjected to several recalls. First it was a rearview camera that might not sit in the correct position. I...

Catholic Worldbuilding and the Ignatian Imagination

I’ve always been fascinated by the process of worldbuilding. Science fiction and fantasy are by far my favorite genres. Occasionally, I dabble in writing speculative...

Prayer on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

This post is based on Week Eight of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, makes these key points in talking about the graces...

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