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Fasting as an Act of Love

When we think about the season of Lent, we often consider practices of fasting, prayer, and increased almsgiving. The Catechism says that although fasting...

At the Edge of the Desert

The high point of our tour through Morocco was always meant to be the camel ride in the desert. The trip was designed that way;...

When Valentine’s Day Meets Ash Wednesday

Sometimes it’s easier to invite God into the bad moments than the good ones. I’ve noticed I tend to my friendship with God more...

The Art of Discernment

Ignatian spirituality teaches that God wants to play a role in our decisions and that through discernment we can make decisions that are aligned...

A Father’s Love

The priest concludes his Sunday homily before the interior doors of the church fling open. Just released from Sunday school, the young children crowd...

Keeping the Examen Fresh

We don’t want the Examen to become rote and routine. Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, thinks that as long as we make it an experience...

Social Sin

Ignatius’s worldview did not include an awareness of social sin. He did not identify the unjust structures of society as embodiments of sin, nor...

Invitation to Be Bold

In January 2023, the Lord invited me to hope. At the time, I faced a long journey ahead of rebuilding myself, body and soul,...

Word for the New Year: Love

As we begin a new year, I pray, as I do every year, for God to reveal to me something he’d like me to...

Spiritual Exercises with Children

Pastoral minister Dr. Andy Kereky leads retreats for children based on the Spiritual Exercises. He talks about his experience with Joe Paprocki in an...

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