Christians of Good Manners and Bad Habits
During the past few weeks I've been reading the speeches and homilies of Pope Francis in connection with an editorial project. A delightful assignment!...
The Grace of Shame
Pope Francis is certainly full of surprises. His words on July 31, the Feast of St. Ignatius, are a good example.
Ignatius's feast is an...
What Cameras Cannot See: WYD and Magis from Within
This is a guest post by Andrij M. Hlabse, SJ, who was in Brazil for Magis and World Youth Day 2013.With apologies for the...
Top Five Things I Want My Peers to Know about Ignatian Spirituality
My life would be very different without St. Ignatius. Ignatian spirituality is where I feel most at home as a young adult Catholic. Ignatian...
Under the Cross of Christ
This is a guest post by Andrij M. Hlabse, SJ, who is in Brazil for Magis and World Youth Day 2013. He'll be sharing...
The Committee Rattling in My Mind
There is a never-ending committee meeting that rattles in my mind. It sounds like this:
Don't forget to pick up apples at the grocery store”¦.I...
Why a Scientist Finds Ignatian Spirituality Compelling
About six months after I finished making the Spiritual Exercises, I was chatting with a couple of colleagues at the college where I teach....
God as Mystery, God as Neighbor
Yesterday was a normal day, just like any other, but for some reason I woke up and was jolted with some unexpected thoughts about...
Take Courage
One thing about Ignatius—he had courage. Common sense isn't always apparent in his early life; humility came later, too, and Ignatius grew into his...
What Is Discernment?
If you've ever wondered about the concept of discernment, or just want some new ideas for how to talk about it with others, be...