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Pope Francis on Hidden Idols

Jim Manney

Pope Francis's public remarks have a decidedly Ignatian slant. Consider this from his weekly audience--about what Ignatius calls "disordered attachments:" We have to empty ourselves...

Easter Season Examen

Laurie Marshanke

Take in a deep breath—taking in God's love, light, and strength—and let it out slowly, exhaling any worries, cares, or fears. 1. Invite the Holy...

One Woman’s Retreat Experience

dotMagis Editor

Karen Beattie participated in an Ignatian retreat at a difficult point in her life. She writes: I knew this was where I belonged that weekend....

I’ll Think About It

Andy Otto

How many times have you said, “I'll think about it”? It's a valid expression when we're not quite ready to make a decision, but...

Letting Jesus Out

Jim Manney

It's reported that the movement to elect Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio pope grew in intensity after he made some off-the-cuff remarks about evangelization at a...

We Learned a Lot on Haiti Mission Trip

Beth M. Knobbe

This is a guest post.There are two phrases that I consistently use to describe our mission trip to Haiti—“it was interesting” and “we learned...

Ritual

Andy Otto

Last month when I was watching the papal conclave begin I couldn't help but notice the pomp and circumstance surrounding the proceedings. The cardinals,...

New Life in Front of Me

Becky Eldredge

The disciples are wise teachers during this Easter season. Reading the Gospels that celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, I chuckle at people's responses as...