Looking for signs is a familiar theme in the Gospels. Many found it difficult to accept Jesus’ teaching and actions without looking for something more. In our age, people look for scientific evidence in many situations. Lord, help us...

My sweet Lord, It is turning to autumn, and I feel your presence again in a different way: a tender, private manner. It is quieter out there. We are back to fall schedules. The children are back in school. Our...

Throughout history, Catholics have looked to the saints for guidance and help in living lives of holiness. These companions on the journey challenge us, lead us, shape us, and show us how our worst failings can be transformed by...

In the rules for the Second Week the evil tactics of the enemy present themselves under the appearance of good. At first glance they seem wise and trustworthy. Ignatius here takes an even more sensitive look at spiritual consolation...

For a brief period of time, I took mandolin lessons under a tree. I was living in Bolivia and had acquired a new mandolin and an interest in learning how to play. I can’t tell you how I came to...

Psalm 139 always makes me a little nervous. The psalmist begins: “O LORD, you have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit down and when I rise up.” (Psalm 139:1–2) As I type this line,...

When Jesus rose from the dead, he proved that God intends that we shall live forever as we are. So explains Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, in addressing the question, “How can we consider Jesus’ experience of rising from the...

Recently Loyola Press hosted a webinar on the Examen, and some questions came up in the chat about doing a couples Examen. Today we highlight a few resources in response. Becky Eldredge, one of the panelists for that webinar, shares...

My sons are now teens. It seems like just yesterday I put them down for a nap after lunch, and now, my youngest is 6 foot 1. Not only are the boys growing in size and intellect, but they...

I’ve heard many say—and I’ve said myself—words in the general formula: “Oh, I don’t want to complain about , but compared to , my problem is so small. I feel bad even mentioning it to God.” So, the other night...