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Treasures and Spiritual Boxes

Rebecca Ruiz

I’m the kind of mom who thinks every stick figure her child draws is a masterpiece. As a result, I’ve found it hard to...

Six Characteristics of Ignatian Courage

Lisa Kelly

In response to a college admission essay prompt of, “What is the most courageous thing you have ever done?” one high school senior used...

Five Ways of Praying Through Sorrow

Becky Eldredge

It is hard not to hear our cries of sorrow and prayers of lament. Our world and all in it are groaning. I feel...

God in the Ordinary Bingo

dotMagis Editor

Where have you experienced God in the ordinary moments of life? William A. Barry, SJ, explored that question in his book, Experiencing God in...

Writing Spiritual Autobiography as It Relates to the Spiritual Exercises, Part 2

Vinita Hampton Wright

In terms of the Spiritual Exercises, one critical goal of writing a spiritual autobiography is to recognize God’s action in our past: God’s presence,...

Resumé and Eulogy Virtues

Marina Berzins McCoy

Last month, I attended an online funeral held for William Barry, SJ, a well-known Jesuit spiritual director and author who recently went home to...

Perspective

Gretchen Crowder

Every year for the past few years, I have chosen a word of the year. I do not have an elaborate process for choosing...

Writing Spiritual Autobiography as It Relates to the Spiritual Exercises, Part 1

Vinita Hampton Wright

St. Ignatius understood the importance of reviewing one’s life when he built this practice into the Spiritual Exercises centuries ago. His emphasis was to...