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One Egg at a Time

I can still see him: a little boy, barely over one year old, sitting on the lawn in his plaid green overalls surrounded by...

The Courage to Accompany Those Who Suffer

This post is based on Week Seven of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Every year, when I read the Scripture passages that recall the Crucifixion of...

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...

The Two Standards and Letting Go

This post is based on Week Five of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. It was the last day of a recovery retreat when my partner, Sister...

Following the Spirit’s Lead in Communal Discernment

We all suddenly paused in the middle of our meeting. I looked around and could sense that others felt what I was noticing: the...

Lenten Read-Along: Examen of God’s Compassion and Mercy for Me

I begin by giving thanks for the good gifts God has given me so far. I ask God for the gifts of insight...

Noticing My Stumbling Blocks

This post is based on Week Three of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. For five years I volunteered at the county jail, where I took a...

The Strength of My Son Shown Through His Panda Project

The other day my inbox dinged with the announcement of a new video from my son’s second-grade account. One of the best things about...

Waking Up to God in All Things

This post is based on Week Two of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. When I was expecting my oldest child almost 32 years ago, I remember...

The Miracle of the Eight Dresses and Other Memories

My “Grammie Margie” was like a butterfly that spreads joy throughout the garden. Her garden was the entire town, and she touched the lives...

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