Rebecca Ruiz

https://amdg1.wordpress.com/
Rebecca Ruiz holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross, an M.A. from Tufts University, and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Fairfield University. She has worked as an ethnomusicologist, composer, writer, and grant writer. She also served in refugee resettlement in the Diocese of Arlington for nearly 15 years and at Jesuit Refugee Service/USA. Inspired by the example of St. Ignatius, she strives to see God in all things and do “all things for the greater glory of God.” Rebecca and her husband have two young adult sons and live in the Washington, DC, metro area.
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...
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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...
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Reflections

When the Winds of Change Blow

My first weeks of college were a huge adjustment. I sat in the chapel feeling homesick and utterly alone. I cried my prayer to God, wondering what my life...
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Poetry

Living “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam”

I remember the summer my father received his personalized “AMDG” license plates. He was so excited. A second-generation Jesuit grad, my dad is all about living Ad Majorem Dei...
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