Discernment
The Mandolin Dilemma
For a brief period of time, I took mandolin lessons under a tree.
I was living in Bolivia and had acquired a new mandolin and an interest in learning how...
Reflections
All Part of the Experience at Magis
In 2007, in the early months of my undergraduate career at Fairfield University, I stumbled upon an invitation on a bulletin board in campus ministry. Students were invited to...
Examen
The Examen Invites Us to God Boldly
In season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, in an episode entitled “Among the Lotus Eaters,” the crew of the Enterprise finds themselves strangely affected by the mysterious...
Reflections
Re-Humanizing Relationships
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, posts on dotMagis this month will explore...
Reflections
The Reign of the Cat Nap
A deep voice riddled by static blasted through the radio. I couldn’t hear what was said and wouldn’t have understood the language even if I had. But whatever magic...
Something to Think About
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 was ever one of their...