In his Christmas message to the Curia, Pope Francis worried about those who suffer from “la malattia della faccia funerea”—the malady of the funeral...

Receptivity to God’s Love

Reflections Marina Berzins McCoy

The readings for the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord concern receptivity to God’s gifts. Isaiah’s words invite the thirsty to “come to...

Thankful for the Gifts of Ignatian Spirituality

Reflections Becky Eldredge

It is the Christmas season, the time of year that children are relishing the toys they received. They beam with smiles full of joy...

An Ignatian Gift-Buying Guide

Reflections Lisa Kelly

Trying to discern appropriate Christmas gifts for my family is always an issue. How much is too much to spend? Do I need to...

Prepare for the Christ Child

Reflections Vinita Hampton Wright

How do we prepare our hearts for you, Jesus? Or do we understand our need to prepare? Are we more likely to hurry around...

Are We There Yet? No!

Reflections Lisa Kelly

Many years ago on a drive to the Story Land amusement park, my three- and five-year-old boys screeched in the back seat with excitement....

Advent and Profound Silence

Reflections Cara Callbeck

Have you ever tried playing the quiet game with a child? The younger the child, the more likely you are to win the game....

Advent Consolation

Reflections Andy Otto

There’s something about Advent and Christmas that stirs my heart. As my semester as a grad student winds down, I anticipate the time to...

Mary as a Model of Indifference

Reflections Marina Berzins McCoy

In many discussions of Ignatian indifference by Jesuit colleagues, the paradigmatic stories revolve around leaving behind jobs, projects, and relationships for the sake of...