by Gretchen Crowder | Dec 18, 2022 | Faith in Action, Hope, Ignatian Spirituality
There have been many times I have imagined myself as Mary in a scene from the Gospels. I have imagined almost every feeling she must have had navigating being the Mother of God. I have viscerally felt her fear, anxiety, joy, and, most of all, deep, lasting love for...
by Jen Coito | Dec 11, 2022 | Catholic, Hope, Ignatian Spirituality
You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand. – James 5:8 During pregnancy everyone (and their mother) feels the need to offer all kinds of advice, from what to eat to what to name the baby. I politely ignored all...
by Jean Heaton | Dec 4, 2022 | Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality, Love & Mercy
I volunteered at the county jail for 5 years. The first time that I was buzzed through those heavy steel doors, I prayed for God to show me how to help the women who lived beyond them. The women sat in a small room, each sporting the same uniform, emblazoned with DOC...
by Jenene Francis | Nov 27, 2022 | Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer
I love celebrating four weeks of Advent plus a full 40 days of Christmas until Candlemas on February 2 – each as their own lovely season. And while I can be a bit of a purist, I’m not grinchy. I appreciate that the preparations, festive parties, songs and carols of...
