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The Pope’s Leadership Style

dotMagis Editor

Catholic Mom Lisa Hendey recently interviewed author Chris Lowney about his new book, Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads. In talking...

Three Elements of Expressing Gratitude

Andy Otto

With Thanksgiving approaching, it might be good to take the time to look at gratitude from St. Ignatius's perspective. Gratitude is often diluted—a word...

Sincere Gratitude

Cara Callbeck

We recently celebrated my husband Rudy's birthday. It was a simple and completely unassuming celebration. It was not at all what I had envisioned...

Eucharistic Thanksgiving

Marina Berzins McCoy

This month we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. Eucharist means “thanksgiving,” and in the liturgy, we as a community express thanks at many...

Silence, Stillness, and the Need for Retreat

Becky Eldredge

I sit on an airplane heading to my silent retreat as I write this. This retreat, a seven-day one, is a gift from my...

The Only True Identity

Lisa Kelly

My 84-year-old father, a former Air Force fighter pilot who traveled around the world, now spends his days mainly confined to his recliner. His...

Ignatian Heritage Month

dotMagis Editor

Loyola University Chicago is celebrating Ignatian Heritage Month. In addition to on-campus events, the celebration includes an online video series, 30 Days of Iggy....

Playful Spirituality

Andy Otto

In the discussions among my theology student peers, the contemporary mantra, “I'm spiritual but not religious” comes up frequently. Some of the undergraduate students...