Jim's Books
Ignatian Prayer
Fr. Nicolás on Silence
The prospect of becoming a "contemplative in action" is one of the most appealing features of Ignatian spirituality. I like what Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, the Jesuit Superior General, has...
St. Ignatius Loyola
Find Your Inner Iggy
The second annual Find Your Inner Iggy celebration starts today and runs through July 31, the feast of St. Ignatius. Go to findyourinneriggy.com and answer daily questions about how you find...
Ignatian Prayer
The Pope's Baseball Imagery
Pope Francis says that we should be tenacious and creative in prayer--and he's used baseball lingo to make his point.At a recent daily Mass, Francis said that we should...
Discernment
What Is Discernment?
If you've ever wondered about the concept of discernment, or just want some new ideas for how to talk about it with others, be sure to view our newly...
Spirituality
Little Things
Andy Otto writes about noticing, awareness, the details--the key to discernment and deeper prayer. (A fine movie clip illustrates his point.)
Detail in life is oft overlooked but isn't it...
Examen
Refreshing the Examen
I'm a big fan of the daily Examen, as many of you know. It's a good idea to make it a daily habit, but it's also helpful to inject...