Ignatian Prayer
The Servant’s Healing
This story is inspired by Matthew 8:5–13, the healing of the centurion’s servant.
The sickness? I never saw it coming. All of a sudden: slam. My body felt as if...
Spiritual Exercises
Waking Up to the Risen Jesus
This story is inspired by the first contemplation in the Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises, the apparition of Christ to Mary (#218).
Do you know that semiconscious state as...
Ignatian Prayer
Joseph’s Yokes
In honor of the feast of St. Joseph on March 19, we share this reflection on how Joseph may have influenced Jesus’ teaching example in Matthew 11:28–30.
Jesus and I...
Ignatian Prayer
We Never Expected the Transfiguration
This story is inspired by Luke 9:28–36, the Transfiguration of Jesus.
Jesus casually invited three of us on a hike one warm, sunny day. I think Peter, James, and I...
Ignatian Prayer
God Looks at Me
While reading Pope Francis’ book, The Church of Mercy, I stopped in my tracks. He asks, “Do you let yourself be looked at by the Lord?” I wondered if...
Reflections
In God’s Waiting Room
Swirling ideas, wresting thoughts, and mixed-up emotions vie for my attention.
Come, Holy Spirit.
I sit still for what I hope will be a time of prayer. What will emerge?
I trust....