Reflections
The Dance on My Countertop
The old coffeemaker had been sitting in the middle of the counter since we moved—and that had been well over a month. Every day, there was a dance. The...
Ignatian Prayer
Not a Fisherman
This story is inspired by Matthew 4:18–22.
I’m curious about this Jesus character. As an investigative journalist, I think he’d be a great story, so I’ve decided to shadow him...
Something to Think About
A Blanket Surprise
This year, as Advent began, I wasn’t feeling ready. I just couldn’t get into the spirit of Advent.
I talked with my spiritual director about it. We troubleshooted. I had...
Ignatian Prayer
Nine Fallacies About Prayer and the Spiritual Life That St. Ignatius Debunks
Sometimes we make assumptions about prayer and the spiritual life that impede our attempts to connect with God. Often, these fallacies take root in the subconscious, and we do...
Reflections
Unique and Unrepeatable Autumn
In his autobiography, St. Ignatius Loyola recounts how “the greatest consolation he used to receive was to look at the sky and the stars, which he did often and...
Ignatian Prayer
Both Essential Characters
I have a love-hate relationship with the month of August. I love the start of the new school year and the smell of fresh crayons and new books. I...