Weeks away from the due date for our third child, I find myself in full-out nesting mode! I am not sure where the energy or drive comes from, but with both of my other pregnancies, something deep within me...

Today is the feast day of St. Paul Miki and his companions. The Jesuit Miki and 25 others were martyred in Japan in the 16th century. Fr. Michael Depcik tells the story in sign language and verbally in the...

With the Winter Olympics starting this week, we point you to several articles that consider the Games in terms of spirituality. Seven Things the Olympics Have in Common with Ignatian Spirituality—Among these are magis, imagination, and discipline. Watching the Olympics as...

What does it take for people to use their imaginations to turn natural phenomenon into metaphors for God? St. Ignatius realized his lively imagination gave him insights about God and he encouraged those on retreat with him to plumb...

This is Catholic Schools Week, so it’s an appropriate time to consider how Ignatian charisms are important in the development of future teachers in a Jesuit education program. Resident Assistant Professor Max Engel talks about this topic in a...

During the icy cold “polar vortex” in early January, my landlord asked me to leave the taps dripping at night to prevent the pipes from freezing. The problem was that the sound of the dripping water from the kitchen...

Now that I have a son, I find my lingering doubts about football coming to a head. With the Super Bowl upon us, I find myself wondering whether it is for the greater glory and praise of the divine...

The British-produced Pray-As-You-Go has just released a new audio Examen. Although intended for young adults, this version is applicable to adults of any age wanting to review the day in the presence of God. For additional resources on the Examen,...

A priest was obsessed about reminding parishioners to turn off their cell phones before Mass. He mentioned it at least three or four times before the service started. Then just as he stepped up to give his homily, in...

Working a booth at a Catholic conference is always an interesting experience. The extraverted side of me enjoys getting to know people from around the country who are in various forms of ministry. I meet people who are proclaiming...