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Spiritual Exercises
Because of the Resurrection
Now that we have journeyed with Jesus through his Incarnation—even to suffering and death, and then even through to resurrection and new life—what is our response?
Here are some wise...
Spiritual Exercises
The Resurrected Christ Appears
In the Gospels, we have various accounts of the risen Jesus appearing, to:
The women at the tomb: Matthew 28:1–8; Mark 16:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–13
The women: Matthew...
Ignatian Prayer
Good Friday Reflection
A few years ago, I wrote this poem on Good Friday, as I worked around the house and tried to consider Christ's Passion. I hope it adds something to...
Ignatian Prayer
Help My Hurting Heart
Consider Lent a time for tending wounds.
Consider Holy Week a container for your pain, your heartbreak, your disappointment, your anxiety, your grief.
Consider these days a time of special communion,...
Ignatian Prayer
The Passion and Holy Week
This is Holy Week, which is the subject of what the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises call the Third Week. During this week we accompany Jesus through the Last Supper, the...
Ignatian Prayer
An Imagination Encounter with Jesus
In the previous post, I briefly described various aspects of Jesus' personality and the different roles he plays in the Gospel accounts. I asked that you identify the role...