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Wondering About Mary

Reflections Loretta Pehanich

While revisiting photos from a recent family reunion, I thought about the Mother of God. She had no baby pictures of Jesus, no camera,...

Rekindling the Desire to Desire God

Reflections Gerri Leder

Why can’t I hear God’s voice? Can I linger a little longer in my daily prayers? I fall short of my desire to access...

On the Journey to Bethlehem

Spiritual Exercises Marina Berzins McCoy

In the Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius encourages us to pray on the mysteries of the life of Christ. One such meditation encourages us to...

Why We Need to Awaken Our Senses

Reflections Eric Clayton

There was a time when I saw an acupuncturist nearly every week. I remember one appointment in particular. My acupuncturist was carefully filling my...

Taking Anger to Prayer

Ignatian Prayer Lisa Kelly

I read a Facebook post that said, “I am so angry at God today. This is the sixth day in a row I have...

God Holds Me Lightly

Ignatian Voices Loretta Pehanich

This story is in the tradition of Ignatian contemplation. “Mima! Are you home?” Jesus called as he knocked rapidly. I recognized the voice of my...

Wandering Prayer

Ignatian Prayer Eric Clayton

When was the last time you got distracted in prayer? It happens to me all the time. A moment of contemplative silence is shattered by...

Spiritual Direction on a Retreat: An Interview with Deacon Gerald Nora

Spiritual Direction dotMagis Editor

For those new to the experience of speaking to a spiritual director in the context of an Ignatian retreat, Deacon Gerald Nora shares about...

Ignatian Ministries Online Retreats and Community

Retreats dotMagis Editor

Becky Eldredge, author and founder and CEO of Ignatian Ministries, shares about her ministry of accompaniment: We are a retreat house that comes to you!...