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Leave Room for the Unexpected

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Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.”

An obsession with optimization doesn’t actually lead to the optimal outcome, because there’s no space for the unexpected. There’s no space for God.

Watch my video reflection below.

Today in 31 Days with St. Ignatius, read Accepting Grace by Melinda LeBlanc. Then share your reactions with #31DayswithIgnatius on social media.

Encountering God in Vienna

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Michael Rossmann, SJ

Rev. Michael Rossmann, SJ, is a Jesuit priest and doctoral student at the Gregorian University in Rome. He previously served as the editor-in-chief of The Jesuit Post, where he started the popular video series “One-Minute Homily.” He continues to produce short-but-substantive videos for social media. He is a native of Iowa City and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. His first book is The Freedom of Missing Out.

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Dr.Cajetan Coelho July 24, 2026 At 9:57 am

Creating room for the unexpected is a meaningful invitation. The Reverend Rossmann offers beautiful thoughts for deepening our hearts and widening our minds. The space created through such mental exercises could help us to welcome the unique and special blessings sent to us by our thoughtful Creator. Many thanks Mike. God bless.

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