Finding God in the Candy Jar
Editor’s note: Today we kick off the 11th-annual 31 Days with St. Ignatius, our month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar...
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...
Driving in the Fourth Week
I swore I would never get a vanity license plate. But then I did. I can’t exactly say it came from deep prayer and...
Ignatian Optimism
I’ve always been a bit put off by people who exude positivity non-stop, the ones who only see the “bright side” or who think...
Rearview Mirror
Praying the daily Examen is somewhat like looking in the rearview mirror. That’s the starting point Joe Paprocki takes in a two-minute video for...
Discernment in Times of Injustice
Ignatian approaches to discernment are sometimes posed in terms of life choices, such as which vocation we might choose or if a particular job...
The Promises of God
A few days before my grandfather died of brain cancer, he made me make him a promise: “Becksa, promise me you’ll tell people that...
Examen for Those Experiencing Anxiety
Noticing times when God felt absent exercises our ability to slowly and carefully wipe away the clutter that blocks our view of God. This...
Knowing God’s Call
One of the most common questions I get asked in spiritual direction is, “How do I know God’s call for me?” So often we...
God as the Great Baker
These days may be unsettling and uncertain, but we can be assured that God is with us, faithfully providing reassurance and love. My reassurance...
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