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This close to Thanksgiving, the word “pilgrim” has one meaning for Americans. But we’re all pilgrims in life, as St. Ignatius knew. In this...

Arts & Faith: Advent—First Sunday Imaginative Prayer Exercise (Cycle B)

Steve Connor

Each week of Advent, we’ll provide an Ignatian prayer for you, inspired by a video from Arts & Faith: Advent. The video and prayer for...

The Manila Envelope of Gratitude

Michelle Francl-Donnay

On a recent Monday morning I climbed up the sun-drenched stairs to my office, my bag slung over my shoulder, my lunch balanced precariously...

The Centrality of Gratitude

Mags Blackie

Gratitude is not optional in the faith journey. It is central. Gratitude is not simply remembering to say “Thank you.” There is a difference between...

Imaginative Prayer: A Meeting on the Road to Emmaus

Vinita Hampton Wright

This imaginative prayer exercise is based on Luke 24:13–35, the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Listen to an audio version...

Prepare for the Holidays with an Afternoon of Prayer

Vinita Hampton Wright

Today, I issue a challenge. Schedule an afternoon for nothing but prayer. I use the word “prayer” loosely, so don’t panic. And you already know how...

Gratitude on the Difficult Days

Cara Callbeck

My husband has a habit that I find both irritating and wise all at once. When I come home after a really bad day...

Justice in the Spiritual Exercises

Andy Otto

I’ve recently pondered how the theme of God’s justice fits into the Spiritual Exercises. Our traditional understanding of justice is getting what one deserves....