Jim's Books
Books
A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer
I've just published a new book. It's called A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer, and it's about the Ignatian Examen, which has changed a lot of things for me in the...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Retreats for the Homeless
The weather is cold, snowy and miserable here in the Midwest -- a good time to think about the homeless among us. Get acquainted with the Ignatian...
Spirituality
Now the Work of Christmas Begins
The feast of Epiphany today brings the Christmas season to an end. To mark the day, here's a litany called "The Work of Christmas" composed by Howard Thurman, an African-American...
Discernment
“I want, I want”
Susan Stabile, an Ignatian spiritual director and law professor, distinguishes between the desire that causes pain and the desire that motivates us:
Attachment (what might be called disordered desire) always...
Reflections
Advent and Christmas Retreat: Christmas Time, Second Week
We conclude our seasonal retreat with one final week-starter reflection. In the coming days, take a few moments to evaluate your experience with the entire Advent and Christmas retreat....
Reflections
Advent and Christmas Retreat: Christmas Time, First Week
Merry Christmas! We continue our seasonal retreat by reflecting on Christmas. Please share your retreat experience with others here in the comments.
Christmas Time, First Week: Jesus Is Light in...