Reflections
Walking Through Lent with the Risen Christ
Wrapping up an Ignatian retreat shortly before the start of Lent, I said to a priest-friend, “How am I supposed to go from feeling the joy of Easter right...
St. Ignatius Loyola
10 Reasons to Choose Ignatius
I was delighted to learn that St. Ignatius Loyola is among my son’s top three choices for his Confirmation saint. Of course, I wanted him to make an educated...
Reflections
Hope Opens New Horizons
On December 7, 2016, Pope Francis began a catechetical series on Christian hope. He opened with the following words:
It is very important, because hope never disappoints. Optimism disappoints, but...
Reflections
Coming Together at Table
Growing up, our table was always filled with friend and stranger. While we lived far from our own families of origin, we were never at a loss for family...
St. Ignatius Loyola
Seven Tips for Communicating Well from St. Ignatius
St. Ignatius must have thought a lot about how to manage oneself in the face of serious differences of opinion. Part of the answer was how he used his...
Discernment
Praying Through the Storms of Life
Sometimes we feel God’s presence and closeness and may even feel favored or gifted by God. During these times, we may see all of our prayers answered in the...