Rebecca Ruiz

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.

Living as Men and Women for Others

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...