Marina's Book
Examen
Exploring the Examen Step-by-Step: Ask God for Light
Editor’s note: Today we begin a series exploring each of the steps of the Examen. We’re using the Examen version from Jim Manney’s book, A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer. We’ll...
Reflections
Silent Prayer in Advent
Many Advent hymns feature the idea of silence: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent,” or, “My Soul in Stillness Waits.” And then there is the beloved Christmas carol, “Silent...
Discernment
Resistance in the Spiritual Life
Resistance is a term that is often used in descriptions of spiritual movements. In its simplest terms, it is used to describe when we resist God’s action, but what...
St. Ignatius Loyola
St. Ignatius, a Mystic and a Beggar, Teaches Trust and Generosity
Last June, I traveled on a group pilgrimage to many places that were significant in St. Ignatius’s journey, including Manresa and Barcelona. Manresa, for Ignatius, was a place of...
Retreats
Retreat and Healing Forgiveness
Each summer I embark on an eight-day silent retreat at a retreat center. It is one of my favorite parts of the year, as it is a chance to...
St. Ignatius Loyola
Three Things I Learned About St. Ignatius While on Pilgrimage
This summer, I was gifted with the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage tracing the footsteps of St. Ignatius Loyola with a group of colleagues from my university. We...