Jim's Books
Examen
Children and the Examen
Tim and Sue Muldoon write about using the examen as a way of cultivating children's spiritual lives:
Why is it that dinner conversations frequently involve talking to our loved ones...
Education
Back to School
This is "move in" week at most residential colleges, when undergraduates move into their dorms and apartments. Classes begin next week if they're not already underway. Freshmen (and others)...
Reflections
Christians of Good Manners and Bad Habits
During the past few weeks I've been reading the speeches and homilies of Pope Francis in connection with an editorial project. A delightful assignment! As I've said here before,...
Education
Viva Cristo Rey
A recent article in the Los Angeles Times draws attention to the Cristo Rey network of high schools. There are 25 Cristo Rey schools in 17 states. All of them...
Spirituality
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Tim and Sue Muldoon think that Ignatian-style imaginative reflection is good for children too.
When parents or other adults invite children to use their imagination, they are not only stimulating...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: You Are My Vision
Discerning reader Andrew nominated the classic hymn "Be Thou my Vision" as a Best Ignatian Song. You'll probably recognize it. I've sung it in church. I poked around the...