Praying the Examen
Becky Eldredge shares with Paul Brian Campbell, SJ, why she loves praying the Examen.
Two Rails
Many years ago, a wise friend shared with me an image of the two rails of a train track. One rail represents all the...
God in the Messiness
The other Sunday I had the pleasure of witnessing a Baptism at Mass. It's one of my favorite sacraments, because it joyfully welcomes a...
Five Things the Spiritual Exercises Taught Me about Mary
A few weeks ago, I reflected on what the Spiritual Exercises taught me about Jesus. Since then, my mind began pondering what the Spiritual...
A Way to Pray the Examen
I love the daily Examen. It's a simple, life-changing prayer, and I'm always interested in the ways people adapt it to suit their own...
“You Have to Love the Daily Working"
Michelle Francl-Donnay has wise words about the importance of doing the basic things well.
“You have to love the daily working,” suggested choreographer Merce Cunningham....
"Your Right Hand Holds Me Fast"
Psalm 139, which is beloved by so many, is a favorite of mine.
LORD, you search me and you know me: you know when I...
The Forgotten Painting
I made a visit home to my parents a couple weeks ago, and as I was sitting in the living room I noticed a...
The Spiritual Exercises in Glass
The Chapel of St. Ignatius at Seattle University, a landmark of modern religious architecture, contains some striking religious art: Dora Bittau's five paintings on wood...
Signs
As I drive around the city, I see advertising signs on businesses that often include changing slogans. Along with the name of the business,...
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