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    Andy Otto

    Andy Otto is an Ignatian blogger and spiritual director. He currently works in adult faith formation and retreat direction at a Jesuit parish and retreat center in Atlanta, GA, where he lives with his wife and daughter. Andy is the author of God Moments and holds a master’s degree in theology and ministry from Boston College.

    The Self

    What is the Self? In all our relationships we tend to unconsciously fill a role, such as subordinate before our boss, parent to our child, expert before someone seeking...

    Advent, Merton, and Mary

    Thomas Merton is known for his prayer which begins, “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me....

    Praying with Art

    Some new age philosophies say that the five senses are the tip of the iceberg and that there are deeper realities beyond our bodily senses. I think St. Ignatius...

    Too Soon to Listen to Christmas Music?

    I have to admit that I've slowly been working Christmas music into my music listening in the last couple of weeks. Every year I hear the same complaint that...

    God in the Messiness

    The other Sunday I had the pleasure of witnessing a Baptism at Mass. It's one of my favorite sacraments, because it joyfully welcomes a new member into our Christian...

    The Forgotten Painting

    I made a visit home to my parents a couple weeks ago, and as I was sitting in the living room I noticed a framed abstract print on one...