by Kristen Schenk | Sep 25, 2022 | Discernment, Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
In his great wisdom, St. Ignatius gave us realistic, practical, applicable tools that we can use when we’re faced with dilemmas and decisions. When we feel stuck in a spiritual rut or when we’re feeling called to something beyond what we can envision in this moment,...
by Charlotte Phillips | Sep 18, 2022 | Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
Ignatian Spirituality is known for finding God in all things and being very practical. There is such a beauty in recognizing God in the ordinary, everyday moments: a cool breeze, birds chirping, and a giant hug from my children when I pick them up from school just to...
by Mary Ann Gessner | Sep 11, 2022 | Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
After retiring, I had luxurious time to look back on my life and the surprising twists and turns it held. How was it that an introvert was thrust into a career meeting families from around the world? How was it that 26 years before that, I went to volunteer at a...
by Beth Knobbe | Sep 5, 2022 | Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
There is a tiny chapel tucked away off the stairwell landing at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Cleveland. The cozy space with its comfortable accent chairs and natural light is the perfect hiding place for prayer. Above the small altar, a large olive wood crucifix is...
by Becky Eldredge | Aug 21, 2022 | Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer, Spiritual Direction
Last week, I walked us through the “pre-work” stage of discernment where I talk invite directees to engage in the passive discernment posture of noticing what you notice. This week, we turn to the active stage of discernment. St. Ignatius offers us a lot of wisdom...
by Kristen Schenk | Jul 31, 2022 | Discernment, Prayer, Spiritual Direction
When we think of discernment and decision-making, it is easy to approach the process with the assumption that one possibility, one opportunity, will stand out above the others or that. If only we spend enough time in prayer, reflection, and weighing the pros and cons...
