Forgiveness, Transformation, and Mercy
Mercy seems to be a recurring theme in my prayer. But what is mercy really? What does it mean when we say God is...
Paris and the Magis
It’s hard to pray with your eyes closed in Paris. Every church I set foot in egged me on to open my eyes and...
Tending to the Growth of Love
Among Ignatius’s insights into the dynamics of spiritual life is that God leads primarily through encouragement. In his rules for the discernment of spirits,...
Darkness and Light
This summer my brother spent some time in Montana and planned on returning to Massachusetts by train. Being a train lover, I met him...
Two Necessary Seasons of Life: Pruning and Dormancy
Last year my prayer life told me it was pruning season. After years of being in the full bloom of my outward call, it...
An Idea for Meeting New People: What’s Your Story?
I stand at the door of the dreaded “networking lunch” at a conference. The feeling of isolation sweeps over me. I could make a...
An Unexpected Grace in a Busy Season
I have made the mistake of agreeing to make contributions of various kinds at a time when I have major work pressure. My day...
A Lesson in Human Dignity at a Paris Bistro
Imagine sitting in a lovely outdoor bistro in the heart of Paris. The weather is fabulous. With a fresh baguette and a glass of...
Finding God in the Economic Downturn
I always look forward to my end-of-the-fiscal-year performance evaluation. I like to think of this as an extended Examen of the past year. It...
Dancing and My Limits
Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of finding God in everything is how we find God in human limits, whether in others or...
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