Marina's Book
Discernment
Talking Through Discernment
Many of us find it helpful to talk through an idea with another person when we are trying to make a decision or process the meaning of something significant...
Reflections
Storing Up Advent Consolations
It’s Advent, and the season is full of expectation and hope. I love the regular appearances of light on the streets in the darkness. Light is consoling, and there...
Discernment
Apple Picking and Discernment
Each year my family and I enjoy going apple picking together here in New England. Yes, I know that I could just as easily buy these apples at the...
Something to Think About
Jesus’ To-Do List
On my phone, I keep reminder lists. I use them to keep track of nearly everything in my life, such as tasks for my job as a professor, food...
Spiritual Exercises
Freedom and the Principle and Foundation
When I was a child, I loved school, but even more, I looked forward to the start of summer vacation. As a teacher, I have been lucky enough to...
Reflections
Finding Hope in Communal Puzzle-Building
Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on...