Reconciling with Distractions
“God, reveal my hidden flaws to me,” I prayed one evening. Nothing happened. No insights surfaced.
“How can I reform my life if I don’t...
The Two Standards and Letting Go
This post is based on Week Five of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure.
It was the last day of a recovery retreat when my partner, Sister...
Following the Spirit’s Lead in Communal Discernment
We all suddenly paused in the middle of our meeting. I looked around and could sense that others felt what I was noticing: the...
Lenten Read-Along: Examen of God’s Compassion and Mercy for Me
I begin by giving thanks for the good gifts God has given me so far.
I ask God for the gifts of insight...
Noticing My Stumbling Blocks
This post is based on Week Three of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure.
For five years I volunteered at the county jail, where I took a...
The Strength of My Son Shown Through His Panda Project
The other day my inbox dinged with the announcement of a new video from my son’s second-grade account. One of the best things about...
Waking Up to God in All Things
This post is based on Week Two of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure.
When I was expecting my oldest child almost 32 years ago, I remember...
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...
Lenten Read-Along: Where Do We Begin with Forgiveness?
Forgiveness can be complicated. I can think of times in my life when I wanted to forgive, but I felt “stuck” in something that...
Experiencing God’s Love
This post is based on Week One of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure.
I found myself in a desperate situation just over ten years ago. During...
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