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Marveling at the Promise

This story is inspired by Genesis 9:8–15, the first reading for the First Sunday of Lent. “Dad, we’ve got to unpack the ark.” “I know, son....

It Matters to Jesus

A friend called me the other day, and as soon as I answered the phone, she said through tears, “Becky, I had a huge...

The Ashes We Receive

My preparation for Ash Wednesday most years begins with clearing my calendar for that day. I look at the list of people I accompany...

What’s the Real Problem I Am Trying to Solve?

One of my most challenging classes freshman year in college was physics. I remember going through class after class being completely perplexed as the...

Forgiveness: Making Friends with Time

Marina Berzins McCoy’s new book, The Ignatian Guide to Forgiveness, may be one of the best resources for spiritual health available to people who...

Growing in Friendship with God This Lent (Video)

With Lent fast approaching, it’s a good time to reflect anew on our relationship with God. The IgnatianSpirituality.com series, Growing in Friendship with God...

Lessons in Hope and Courage: Las Hermanas Dominicas of Puerto Rico

On the eve of the pandemic lockdown last year, I was visiting a congregation of Dominican nuns whose story I have held close to...

Staring Our Way to Recognition

Have you ever seen something that you could not identify as anything familiar, and so all you could do was stare at it in...

Treasures and Spiritual Boxes

I’m the kind of mom who thinks every stick figure her child draws is a masterpiece. As a result, I’ve found it hard to...

Six Characteristics of Ignatian Courage

In response to a college admission essay prompt of, “What is the most courageous thing you have ever done?” one high school senior used...

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