Spirituality
Four Ways to Fight Perfectionism in the Spiritual Life
Hearing the familiar crackle of my knees as I crouched down to scrub my shower, I recalled the days when I used to be able to clean my whole...
Reflections
Seven Paths to Find Glimmers of Hope Among the Twists and Turns
Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on...
Discernment
Espresso Prayers
I was talking with a friend about a decision she needs to make. She shared that she’s going back and forth on what she should do, but she needs...
Reflections
The Jubilee’s Promise of Renewal
Pope Francis invites us to be “Pilgrims of Hope” this Jubilee Year. I’ve been reflecting on what this means to me and to the world by looking at three...
Poetry
Where Are You From?
“Where are you from?”
It’s a question I’ve been asked too many times to count. And there’s nothing like this question to get all the heads in a room to...
Ignatian Prayer
Pray for the Grace
Occasionally, I have periods of great clarity regarding my spiritual life. This often happens when I am talking with friends who, like me, spend time cultivating their spiritual lives....