Marina's Book
Reflections
Sabbath as a Gift
This coming academic year, I have a sabbatical from teaching at my academic institution. I’m thankful to have long periods of time to work on a research project without...
Reflections
Leaving Behind the Shoes
About halfway into my time on the Camino de Santiago, my toes began to develop blisters. I had planned my footwear carefully, researching many conflicting shoe recommendations on websites...
Reflections
On the Camino, Everywhere Is Home, and Yet…
I recently returned from walking part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain, along with other faculty colleagues exploring the continuation of a recent course for students on pilgrimage....
Reflections
Touch Heals and Restores
While all of our senses help us to learn and to know about the world, the sense of touch is perhaps the most intimate. Our skin defines our very...
Spirituality
Disney’s Lesson for Finding the Hidden Christ
Among my family’s summer vacation plans is a trip to Disney World to celebrate our new college graduate. While it has been more than a decade since our last...
Ignatian Prayer
Resting in the Lord’s Gaze
“How do you, Lord, look at me?
What do you feel in your heart for me?”
—John Eagan, SJ (from Hearts on Fire: Praying with Jesuits)As Christians, most of us desire...