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      In Concert with Christ

      Loretta Pehanich
      This post is based on Week Five of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. The popular hip hop artist took the stage as 15,000-plus fans cheered. He…
      Reflections

      Opening Doors in Lent

      Rebecca Ruiz
      Editor’s note: This article was written before we started practicing social distancing to avoid the spread of sickness. But the lesson of being compassionate…
      Examen

      Lunchtime Examen for Lent

      dotMagis Editor
      Consider praying with the Lunchtime Examen as we continue our journey through Lent. Jim Manney leads six audio sessions of prayer, addressing questions such…
      Examen

      Seeing Goodness and Grace

      Loretta Pehanich
      This post is based on Week Two of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Toilet paper? Tax bills and late payments? Finding God in all things isn’t…
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    Loretta Pehanich

    Loretta Pehanich is a Catholic freelance writer and author of Fleeting Moments: Praying When You Are Too Busy. Loretta has six years experience as a spiritual director and was trained in giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She is also a workshop presenter and retreat leader on Ignatian spirituality and prayer. Loretta is a founder of Women’s Ministry at St. Francis in Sacramento, CA. With more than 20 years in ministry, including Christian Life Community (CLC) and small group leadership, Loretta is an expert in being busy. She and her husband Steve have four children and 10 grandchildren.
    Reflections

    Right Place at the Right Time

    Our city councilman and the mayor were leaving the coffee shop where our woman’s spirituality group meets weekly. We waved hello, introduced ourselves, and thanked them for working on...
    Loretta Pehanich
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    Ignatian Prayer

    Sent to Tell What I Saw

    This story is inspired by Matthew 11:2–6. Gripping the cell bars outside John’s dank prison, I refused to leave. John shook his head. “I’m not the Messiah. He’s out there....
    Loretta Pehanich
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    Something to Think About

    Yes, But…

    “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” —St. Ambrose Monday She: I hate my job. He: Yes, but at least you’ve got a job! And it pays well. She: Yeah,...
    Loretta Pehanich
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    Ignatian Prayer

    Lord Jesus, Teach Me to Be Generous

    We’ve invited our dotMagis bloggers to reflect on the individual lines of the Prayer for Generosity, attributed to St. Ignatius. Teach me not to be stingy, God. Instruct me in...
    Loretta Pehanich
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    Ignatian Prayer

    Joyful Scenes Inspired by the Joyful Mysteries

    As an on-call shelter volunteer, I spent some evening hours in a mother-baby unit with a woman whose child was less than a day old. Her family was too...
    Loretta Pehanich
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    Ignatian Prayer

    God’s To-Do List for Me

    This story is inspired by Luke 10:38–42. Jesus comes into my kitchen. “How can I help you with the meal, Martha?” he asks kindly, coming over to where we stand....
    Loretta Pehanich
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