Marina's Book
Discernment
Pruning to Care for the Vine
Years ago, my spiritual director offered a metaphor for the season of life that I was in as a time of pruning. Back then, I was experiencing some losses,...
Social Justice
The Audacity of an Ignatian Approach to Social Justice
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...
Ignatian Prayer
Buttercups and Prayer
The other morning, my husband and I were walking at the park, taking in all the sights of plants and flowers and the sounds of birdsong. A large swath...
Ignatian Prayer
Sense Experience in Prayer
My dog is watchful at the window a good part of the day. He is a mix of German Shepherd and Catahoula Leopard Dog, and from what I understand,...
Retreats
Springtime Mini-Retreats
Spring is upon us, and for many of us, the season also comes with more pleasing temperatures and the growth of new plant life in the natural world. While...
Reflections
Look for Signs of Color in Lent
When I am a good month into Lent, the newness of what I planned to do as a Lenten observance has worn off. Perhaps a month into Lent I...