Ignatian Prayer
Contemplating the Passion with St. Ignatius
In the Third Week of the Spiritual Exercises, we contemplate the Passion of Jesus. St. Ignatius advises us to pray for the grace of compassion—the ability to suffer with...
Reflections
Wandering into the Sweetness of Lent
Recently, I sat down with one of my favorite Gospel passages, Luke 6:27–38. One phrase caught my attention: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,...
Ignatian Prayer
What Is Your Image of God?
Recently, I had an enlightening conversation with friends about how we envision God. It’s a really interesting question, because how we imagine God determines how we relate to God....
Ignatian Prayer
Questions to Ask in Contemplating the Nativity
Ignatian contemplation allows the Spirit to bring to light important aspects of the Gospel that inform us along our spiritual journeys. This year, my contemplation on the Nativity—which I...
Ignatian Prayer
Contemplating the Nativity
Every year, as Advent and Christmas roll around, I return to the contemplation on the Nativity in the Spiritual Exercises. In this contemplation, St. Ignatius invites us to reflect...
St. Ignatius Loyola
Waiting on the Spirit
My son is preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this month. The other day, he came home from school worried because he couldn’t remember all of the Gifts...