Last spring, the Vatican opened the canonization process for Walter Ciszek, SJ, the American Jesuit who spent 23 years as a prisoner in the Soviet Union.  This month the Jesuits are highlighting Fr. Ciszek's life and the theme "A...

Here's timely advice for Ignatian "insiders" from Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, SJ, superior general of the Jesuits.  Avoid jargon.  Speak clearly and simply.  He uses the word "discernment" as an example.  You might know what it means, but the people you're...

The New York Times Lens blog recently featured the photography of Don Doll, SJ.  It published a selection of 20 of his photos of Native American people in Alaska and South Dakota, along with an essay about Fr. Doll's art and...

We've just released an image and audio presentation on the Examen--the fifth in our Ignatian Way series.  As the narrator says at the beginning, the Examen is "the cornerstone of Ignatian prayer."  The presentation is based on material written...

November is movie month. Hollywood starts releasing its best, Oscar-worthy films, and the end of Daylight Savings time means it's time for indoor entertainment. Since we just celebrated All Saints Day, I though I'd highlight movies about saints. Fr....

The Guinness World Records recently recognized Fr. Geoffrey Schneider, a 99-year-old Australian Jesuit, as the world's oldest active teacher.  He teaches religion and serves as chaplain at St. Aloysius College in Sydney.  He says that his secret is "a...

Here's a song to enjoy--and ponder.  “The Weight of Lies" by the folk-rock-bluegrass band The Avett Brothers is about the wages of self-delusion: "The weight of lies will bring you down / and follow you to every town."  So, "when...

I have to admit that I've slowly been working Christmas music into my music listening in the last couple of weeks. Every year I hear the same complaint that it's too soon to be listening to Christmas music, that...

Yesterday Becky Eldredge, author and speaker, shared her experience with the Examen. Today she and Paul Campbell, SJ, outline the steps of how to pray this popular prayer.

Becky Eldredge shares with Paul Brian Campbell, SJ, why she loves praying the Examen.