Jim's Books
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...
St. Ignatius Loyola
July and St. Ignatius
Today is the first day of July, the month of St. Ignatius, when we will celebrate all things Ignatian here at dotMagis and throughout Loyola Press. We've set up...
Spirituality
It's Never Too Late
I thought I'd draw attention to a recent comment to an old post. Carol is recovering from spinal surgery. Retirement beckons. In her daily examen she asks, “Okay, Lord: What...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: Picture of Jesus
A few weeks ago I promised to pick a gospel song for our Best Ignatian Songs feature. Here's a good one: "Picture of Jesus," by Ben Harper and the...
Spirituality
The Problem with Indifference
Brian Busse, SJ, says that our desires will save us. "It is in our deepest desires that we discover the heart of God."
Apathy toward our self or someone else...