Reflections
Introducing Vacation to My Boys—and Embracing Vacation Anew Myself
A year ago, we had the unexpected gift of taking time off to go as a family to a resort hotel a little north of Houston. It was late...
Discernment
Nine Reasons to Embrace Ignatian Discernment
Editor’s note: Celebrate the 10th anniversary of IgnatianSpirituality.com with us. For 10 weeks, we’ll be “Counting the Gifts of Ignatian Spirituality” by bringing you special content on our website...
Reflections
Wonder and Faith
“Faith is not fearful of reason.” —Pope Francis, in On Faith
Every morning, I walk my son through the hallway of my school on his way to kindergarten next door....
Reflections
Joy in the Lord
As a couple of lone parents settled in to watch their children’s swim lesson through the glass and perhaps catch up on social media, I sat down nearby with...
Examen
How the Examen Made Me Smile at the Mailbox
My son recently developed a new fascination with the mailbox. “Mom, how do I get a letter from me to someone else?” he asked one day with tremendous curiosity....
Reflections
The Crumpled Ribbon and a Moment of Grace
A sweaty little kindergartener came running towards me from the playground one afternoon. When he got close, I noticed he had something crumpled tightly in his hand. He reached...