Spirituality
On Spiritual Experiences
Brendan Busse, SJ, received a note from one of his students asking about the role of dramatic spiritual experiences in belief. Here’s one excerpt from Busse’s thoughtful reply (which...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Pope Francis at the Church of the Gesù
“Authentic faith always implies a profound desire to change the world. Here is the question we should ask ourselves: do we also have great visions and dash? Are we...
Discernment
Politician Quits after Ignatian Retreat
Sarah Teather decided to quit Parliament after a process of discernment during a 30-day Ignatian retreat near Liverpool. She said: “Sometimes you just have to shut up. This politician...
Ignatian Voices
“The Light Came, but Not Without a Fight.”
The Ignatian Educator reminds us that the reality of the first Christmas was scary and confusing at the same time it was a joyful event. The first Christmas:...rattles a...
Books
Saint Peter Faber, the Quiet Companion
Pope Francis and the Vatican have announced that Peter Faber, SJ, has been canonized. In celebration, Loyola Press is releasing The Quiet Companion, the authoritative biography about Peter Faber...
Poetry
The Red Machine on the Wall
Greg Kennedy, SJ, shared an Advent poem on the igNation blog. Here's a taste.
We've all taken numbers
from the red machine on the wall.
Above, red periods on a screen
combine into...