To Individuals Who Are Lonely
Fr. Kevin O’Brien, SJ, encourages individuals who feel lonely to try converting loneliness to solitude. He says, “You might find in those times of...
Light in Ordinary Time
A family member recently remarked to me that now that New Year’s celebrations are over, and both Christmas and seasonal fall activities are over,...
Reflecting God
I strive for distractions-free prayer spaces, and I was sure the stateroom balcony on our once-in-a-lifetime cruise would be such a place. A monotonous...
Predisposing Ourselves to Prayer
In an episode of Pop-Up Prayer, Fr. Brice Higginbotham shares thoughts about listening for God’s voice in the silence and predisposing ourselves to prayer....
To Individuals Who Are in Pain or Suffering
Fr. Kevin O’Brien, SJ, encourages those who are in pain or suffering with a brief video message. He says, “It’s part of being human,...
Merry Christmas
On this Christmas Day, enjoy “The Huron Carol,” written by the Jesuit martyr St. Jean de Brébeuf. He wrote it in the language of...
To Individuals Who Are Struggling to Make a Big Decision
Fr. Kevin O’Brien, SJ, encourages those who do not know how to make a big decision to learn about Ignatian discernment. “The great thing...
Set Free
This story is inspired by Luke 13:10–17.
Eighteen years is a lifetime. Mercilessly, the crippling spirit worked me over, a little at a time. It...
To Individuals Who Have Experienced Loss
Fr. Kevin O’Brien, SJ, encourages those who have experienced loss with a brief video message. He says, “I encourage those who suffer loss to...
Prepare My Heart
God my creator, and the one who loves my soul,
prepare my awareness for the Advent days ahead
so that I can dwell in every moment
with...