by Kathy Powell | Feb 20, 2022 | Discernment, Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality
When I look back at all that has changed due to the global pandemic, one thing that remained surprising and challenging for me was the drastic change in decision making. Instantly, every decision became much heavier, often with an added fear of a life or death...
by Stephanie Clouatre Davis | Jan 30, 2022 | Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
There are only a few times in my life in which I have willingly invited myself into poverty. Even when we lost everything in Hurricane Katrina, I still grasped for all things. I remember immediately venturing into a store to purchase baby clothes, wash cloths, and...
by Jenene Francis | Jan 23, 2022 | Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
Ever feel like the quality of your prayer is a bit off? When my regular practice starts feeling dry or stale, or like I’m just going through the motions, I find it helpful to revisit some of St. Ignatius’ “Additional Directions” that he proposes “to help one to go...
by Deena Pavinato | Jan 9, 2022 | Catholic, Discernment, Faith in Action, Prayer
One of my favorite images of God is one that I pray each morning with the Benedictus, “In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way...
by Jen Coito | Nov 21, 2021 | Discernment, Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality
Let me have too deep a sense of humor ever to be proud. Let me know my absurdity before I act absurdly. Let me realize that when I am humble I am most human, most truthful, and most worthy of your serious consideration. —Daniel A. Lord, SJ, in Hearts on Fire: Praying...
by Vinita Wright | Nov 14, 2021 | Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality
Ignatian spirituality is known for its genius concerning self-awareness. Centuries before psychology emerged as a science, Ignatius understood that people needed to reflect on their experiences, needed to learn about their specific interior “movements,” needed to take...
