Examen
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: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your...
Reflections
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 fiction of my own. Any...
Reflections
The War of the Bedtime Stories
A minor religious conflict broke out during our bedtime reading not so long ago. It was unexpected—and pretty hilarious.
Once upon a time, my eldest daughter, Elianna, received from her...
Reflections
This Is No Time to Paint
Our girls were in bed, the dishes were clean, and I had just poured myself a glass of wine. There were at least two TV shows that I was...
Reflections
More Music or More Noise?
“Do you wanna hear my song, Daddy? I’ve been practicing all year.”
I eyed my five-year-old daughter suspiciously. With brown eyes, wide and earnest, she sat at my parents’ piano....
Reflections
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 I don’t like broccoli,” my...