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Letter to God in the Fall
My sweet Lord,
It is turning to autumn, and I feel your presence again in a different way: a tender, private manner. It is quieter...
Living as Men and Women for Others
Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here,...
Eyes to Serve, Hands to Learn
Remember the 2012 song “Below My Feet” by the British folk-rock band, Mumford and Sons?
Released on their second album, Babel, I don’t believe it...
An Examen of Life’s Stories
Editor’s Note: This Examen can be prayed at any time, but it is particularly suited to praying while reading and reflecting on Cannonball Moments:...
Catholic Worldbuilding and the Ignatian Imagination
I’ve always been fascinated by the process of worldbuilding.
Science fiction and fantasy are by far my favorite genres. Occasionally, I dabble in writing speculative...
Holy Saturday as the Dark Night
The tabernacle is empty. The tomb is full. The stone is rolled across the opening. There is no going back. The disciples are overwhelmed...
The Labels We Did Not Choose
The first day I put on my new medical alert bracelet, I felt a mix of emotions. On one hand, I felt secure. The...
Blackened Pans and the Wear and Tear of Life
We roast a lot of vegetables in our home, much to our daughters’ chagrin. Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli—the oven is always working.
“But...
Here There Be Mermaids
We hadn’t expected mermaids.
Unicorns, sure. The queen? Most likely. Knights and jousting and turkey legs—obviously.
But mermaids? My daughters were enchanted.
“I have a question, Daddy,”...
Job and Desolation
Job, we are told, was a righteous man, graced by God with all manner of blessing. But when Satan struck a wager with God...