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The Gift of the Ordinary

Last week my 84-year-old mother was in the hospital. For days on end doctors tried this and that to stabilize her heart. What struck...

Mom’s Wisdom

My mom always said, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” This is a mantra of my youth that tumbles as easily...

Embracing My Image of Jesus

Years ago on retreat, the director asked me what Jesus looked like to me. I thought about it a moment and then described the...

Wild Joy

In his Christmas message to the Curia, Pope Francis worried about those who suffer from “la malattia della faccia funerea”—the malady of the funeral...

Receptivity to God’s Love

The readings for the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord concern receptivity to God’s gifts. Isaiah’s words invite the thirsty to “come to...

Thankful for the Gifts of Ignatian Spirituality

It is the Christmas season, the time of year that children are relishing the toys they received. They beam with smiles full of joy...

An Ignatian Gift-Buying Guide

Trying to discern appropriate Christmas gifts for my family is always an issue. How much is too much to spend? Do I need to...

Prepare for the Christ Child

How do we prepare our hearts for you, Jesus? Or do we understand our need to prepare? Are we more likely to hurry around...

Are We There Yet? No!

Many years ago on a drive to the Story Land amusement park, my three- and five-year-old boys screeched in the back seat with excitement....

Advent and Profound Silence

Have you ever tried playing the quiet game with a child? The younger the child, the more likely you are to win the game....

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