Reflections
Shattered Tomato and Dripping Rain
We had been having torrential downpours all day. I usually love the sound of the rain, but there is one sound that I don’t like: Drip. Drip. Drip.
It’s really...
Ignatian Prayer
Praying Bravely at Pentecost
In the Pentecost account (Acts 2:1–11), the Holy Spirit doesn’t sprinkle down like a gentle rain; it comes “like a mighty rushing wind.” I think about what we do...
Ignatian Prayer
Can I Really Tell God How I Feel?
I was talking with a friend the other day, and she said, “I am so sad and angry and disappointed that I just can’t pray! I feel too much...
Ignatian Prayer
Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Lent Before It’s Gone
The general consensus is that it’s been difficult to engage with Lent this year, because the entire year has felt like a never-ending Lent. Many feel distracted. Most are...
Reflections
The Miracle of the Eight Dresses and Other Memories
My “Grammie Margie” was like a butterfly that spreads joy throughout the garden. Her garden was the entire town, and she touched the lives of everyone in it. When...
Ignatian Prayer
Treasures and Spiritual Boxes
I’m the kind of mom who thinks every stick figure her child draws is a masterpiece. As a result, I’ve found it hard to let go of any of...