by Kristen Schenk | Jun 25, 2023 | Examen, Hope, Ignatian Spirituality
The idea of hope is never far from my mind. One only has to turn on the TV, visit a news website, or scroll through social media to be bombarded with headlines about the state of the world–most full of doom and division. As a middle-aged Millennial, existential...
by Jean Heaton | Jun 18, 2023 | Discernment, Faith in Action, Hope
I got a text from a young woman that I sponsor: ‘My husband relapsed. I am so angry.’ I texted back, ‘I am available to talk.’ After a few minutes my phone rang and my young friend lamented the series of events that occurred all the while waffling back and forth...
by Mary Ann Gessner | Jun 11, 2023 | Discernment, Faith in Action, Ignatian Spirituality
I’m glad you can’t see me right now. If you could imagine me writing this post, I hope you would imagine me sitting in a lovely, cozy writing space – but no, there is no cozy here. We have just moved back into our home after 5 months of unexpected delays,...
by Charlotte Phillips | Jun 4, 2023 | Ignatian Spirituality, Knowing God
What is Consolation? A few weeks ago I was sitting on my bed folding a load of laundry as my children were finishing up their homework. After only a few minutes, my youngest son climbed onto the bed for a hug. When I told him to go play, he giggled and asked, “Mama,...
