Ignatian Prayer
Stay Here with Me
There is a beautiful Taizé hymn inspired by Jesus’ words in the Garden of Gethsemane, with the lyrics: “Stay with me, remain here with me; watch and pray.” This...
Reflections
Come as You Are to Jesus
When I was preparing for First Communion, I remember Sister telling our class that when we go to Mass, we are going before a king—the King of all Creation—so...
Spirituality
Five Tips to Get the Most out of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
On December 8, 2015, Pope Francis opened a global Jubilee Year of Mercy. Historically, a jubilee year was a time of great rejoicing. During the jubilee there were parties...
Discernment
Making Room This Advent
My father recently moved in with us, and it’s been a time of great squishing. Making the journey to our home, we all squished, with all of his belongings,...
Examen
A Mom’s Examen (aka “The Burnt Cookie Examen”)
St. Ignatius taught the valuable spiritual practice of praying the Examen daily. When I sit down at the end of the day for my own Examen, I always wish...
Discernment
Vacation Desolation
I recently returned from a wonderful family vacation. It was a great time. The natural beauty of the area we visited was breathtaking, and as I was taking it...