Nurturing Gratitude
“Nurturing gratitude makes us happy,” says Spiritual Practices for the Brain author Anne Kertz Kernion in this brief video on gratitude. How do you...
Gratefulness
Remembering what my own eyes have seen is a practice in gratefulness. My own eyes have seen good people beyond counting and blessings without...
Elements of Hope
What might an Ignatian approach to hope look like, especially in days that may feel turbulent? Ignatian hope is at root a Christian hope:...
Remember Other Pilgrims
You’re not the only pilgrim on this path. So, when toils and troubles become overwhelming, find a spot at the roadside, and sit for...
Anchor into Hope
My grandmother reminded me often, “One thing we can always count on in life is change.” As a child, I never quite understood what...
Coloring as Prayer
Today is National Coloring Day, so it’s a good day to try a bit of creativity in prayer. Download a beautiful page from God’s...
World Filled with Change
Father, you have created a world filled with change, and each blessing that you give in this world remains only for a while. At...
What Gives Joy
Pay attention to what gives you joy. These gifts of joy are meant to help us during times of desolation. Use them when you...
Beware a Lack of Listening
You become wise through listening. However, it’s impossible to listen if you’ve already made up your mind—because you don’t need more information, you know...
Ask the Sacred Heart
Alone in the dimly-lit living room, I craned my child-sized neck up toward a shelf with a small drawer under it. A votive candle...