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.
Reflections

Savoring the Moments

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

I stepped out of the car and found myself wrestling my raincoat away from the wind. Through the driving rain, something in the corner of my stairs caught my...
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Breathe Hope

Pope Francis’s words of wisdom on Christian hope compiled in the book, On Hope, speak almost prophetically to our times: Christian hope…is very important, because hope never disappoints. Optimism disappoints,...
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Opening Doors in Lent

Editor’s note: This article was written before we started practicing social distancing to avoid the spread of sickness. But the lesson of being compassionate is still timely, if enacted...
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Examen

Exploring the Examen Step-by-Step: Give Thanks

Editor’s note: We continue our series exploring each of the steps of the Examen. We’re using the Examen version from Jim Manney’s book, A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer. We’ll look...
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Bethlehem Moments

I settled into the chair in the little wallpapered room and admired the candlelit crèche. While I gathered my thoughts, my spiritual director excused herself to pop some bread...
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