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Letter to God in the Fall

Reflections Shemaiah Gonzalez

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

Something to Think About Rebecca Ruiz

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

Something to Think About Eric Clayton

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

Examen Eric Clayton

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

Reflections Eric Clayton

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

Reflections Lisa Kelly

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

Reflections Gretchen Crowder

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

Reflections Eric Clayton

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

Reflections Eric Clayton

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,”...