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Journey of a Modern Prodigal

Brendan McManus, SJ

Examen

View from the Mountain: The Examen

Brendan McManus, SJ

Reflections

What I Think About When I Don’t Have to Think

Jim Manney

Reflections

The Gift of a Grandmother’s Love

Brendan McManus, SJ

How to Recognize Jesus

Reflections Vinita Hampton Wright

How to recognize Jesus: Listen to whatever clues you’re given. For instance, angels told the shepherds to look in a certain town and a certain...

Why the Son Came into Our Flesh

Discernment dotMagis Editor

About discerning our call or vocation, the first thing to say is that we all share in the greatest one. God “calls humankind to...

Abiding in Presence

Reflections Vinita Hampton Wright

During Advent, we often talk about hope. And one aspect of hope is our ability to abide in God’s presence while waiting for whatever...

Advent Light

Reflections Cara Callbeck

Bored one day in the school library many years ago, I picked up a biography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Through the pages, St....

God Has Hope in Us

Reflections Marina Berzins McCoy

Advent is a season of hope and expectant waiting. Yet we are faced with many global crises such as climate change, war, poverty, and...

I Can’t Wait

Reflections Loretta Pehanich

My daughter just sent the dates when her family will be with us over the Christmas week. I can’t wait to see them. I...

Advent Waiting

Reflections Andy Otto

I’m usually not a big fan of waiting. My wife and I are pregnant, and our daughter is due to arrive at the very...

Discerning as a Couple

Discernment Becky Eldredge

Discerning as an individual is something that’s covered at length in the world of Ignatian spirituality. But what about discerning as a couple? The...

The Examen and Holiday Family Times

Examen dotMagis Editor

This time of year brings many family gatherings. Have you thought about how prayer—specifically the Examen—can help you appreciate, grow, or heal your relationships? Andy...