Eric's Books
Reflections
Minding the Moss: An Invitation to Selflessness
We learned quickly not to step on the moss.
On the flight to Iceland, one video after another cautioned against committing such a heinous act. There were signs at the...
Spiritual Exercises
What the Sisters of Bon Secours Taught Me About the Spiritual Exercises
I knew nothing of the Sisters of Bon Secours before moving to Baltimore.
It was an Ignatian-inspired retreat that would bring me to the sisters’ beautiful retreat center in Marriottsville,...
Reflections
Buttermilk and Cannonballs
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...
Spirituality
Eager to Reach Out and Touch Faith
I was running late for Mass.
That’s not terribly uncommon in my life, as getting two little girls out the door early on a Sunday is no easy feat. But...
Spiritual Exercises
One Particular Cat and the Resurrection
This post is based on Week Eight of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure.
I don’t like cats.
We never had a cat growing up. We were all allergic. If I spent more...
Spiritual Exercises
The Sorrow Christ Endured for Me
This post is based on Week Seven of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure.
I never seemed to have enough bug spray in Bolivia. Not that it really mattered—the mosquitos were supercharged....