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Encountering God by Tasting a Plum
More than 20 years ago, I sat at my desk, at my first publishing job, feeling overwhelmed. The desk was piled high with projects,...
Eating as Prayer
In preparing to write this blog post on eating as prayer, I did significant firsthand research on the subject. Three times a day I...
A Fragrance of Love
The aroma of fresh coffee sends me to bed every night as I lock the doors and my husband grinds the beans for the...
Three Ideas for Prayer on Vacation
When you’re trying to do vacation, trying to relax and let go of the usual schedules and obligations, it’s tempting to let go of...
Grateful for the Challenges
At the Integrated Catholic Life, Randy Hain writes “On Being Grateful for My Challenges.” He shares a realization:
As I drove away it hit me:...
An Example of a Person for Others
My family and I recently drove back home to mourn the loss of a dear friend and to support his family through the loss....
The Servant’s Healing
This story is inspired by Matthew 8:5–13, the healing of the centurion’s servant.
The sickness? I never saw it coming. All of a sudden: slam....
Discover Unwanted Sprouts through the Examen
In the spring, we plant seeds, but we also notice all kinds of plants sprouting without any help from us. Right now, we have...
The Time to Pray
The best time to pray is when I feel the least inclined to do so. For instance, if I’m upset with my husband or...
Reimagining the Examen App
Readers of this blog may already be familiar with Reimagining the Ignatian Examen. We’ve featured flip books based on the popular book of the...