by Kristen Schenk | Feb 5, 2023 | Catholic, Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
I’ve always loved new beginnings: the blank slates they offer to me, the invitations to reflect on where I’ve come from and where I hope my path will take me next, the chances to express gratitude for what has shaped me and let go of what has weighed me down. Of...
by Mary Ann Gessner | Jan 29, 2023 | Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
“Mary Ann, you speak of yourself as a tired sheepdog constantly watching the edges of the field. What would it look like if you were a sheep?” I could feel myself stiffen, my hands clenched. “What would you be losing if you changed roles? What would the gains feel...
by Vinita Wright | Jan 22, 2023 | Discernment, Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality
How I long for people to understand how their gifts are woven through everything. My gifts work within my personality, my history, my experiences. Your gifts work within your desires and loves. This is the way God created us. On the one hand, gifts are natural and...
by Liz Aceves | Jan 15, 2023 | Discernment, Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality
The idea of God giving gifts to anyone seemed so foreign to me. I believed God’s gifts were reserved for priests, nuns, saints, and laypeople who devoted their lives to God’s mission. A few weeks ago, I was at Sunday mass at my parish, and Fr. Andrew gave his sermon...
by Jenene Francis | Jan 8, 2023 | Hope, Ignatian Spirituality, Knowing God, Prayer
Like many of you, I find that January is a good time to review the past year, notice hopes and desires that might be stirring, and make some choices about where I want to refocus my energy. Over time I’ve become more intentional about including Jesus in this review,...
by Vinita Wright | Jan 1, 2023 | Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
Keep Christ at the Center: Why? We can cite numerous theological reasons to put Christ at the center of life. But I find it quite effective to look at the alternatives. Why center my life on Christ? Well, if not on Christ, then what becomes my center? Do I want...
