The notion that the spiritual life is a journey is so common that it’s a platitude. I worked for years in Catholic publishing. I’ve seen dozens of book covers depicting paths: rugged paths in the forest, manicured paths in lovely parks, paths over bridges, paths up mountains, paths across the desert. But the cliche isn’t […]

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By discerning our deepest desires, we discover our truest selves. Read Tim Muldoon’s Living Against the Grain.

The other day, I was sorting through some old papers and came across the “Fall in Love” prayer by Joseph Whelan, SJ. His thoughts are so simple yet so profound. I was glad to come across them again. The first time I read these words, though, I was completely intimidated. It was my first Ignatian retreat, […]

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Jesus promoted peace. He said at the Last Supper, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” (John 14:27) Then, after the Resurrection, Jesus’ first words to the disciples were, “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19) Although it may at times seem that we are powerless to stop wars, violence in our […]

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By discerning our deepest desires, we discover our truest selves. Read Tim Muldoon’s Living Against the Grain.

Sometimes I am frozen in fear by an event that makes me realize how precious and fragile life really is. During these moments, the mundane tasks usually accomplished without thought become weighty and difficult, because I am crushed by worry. Usually, though, these events ground me enough to remind me that the world we live […]

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Do you have any idea how glorious the world around you really is? Consider the multitude of gifts of our earthly existence that are far beyond what our very limited human bodies can interpret or fully experience. While humans can hear from 20 to 20,000 Hz (vibrations per second), a bat can hear up to […]

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Becky Eldredge shares John the Baptist, Moses, Peter, and Elizabeth as people from Scripture she relates to in her relationship with God. From pointing the way to God to lessons in leadership and accompaniment, these biblical examples can help us better know God and live our call. Becky Eldredge is the author of Encounter Grace.

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When a difficult challenge arises for someone I love, more often than not, I launch right into problem-solving mode. When my oldest son was officially diagnosed with hearing loss, I immediately started working on an action plan. I got him fitted with hearing aids and made regular appointments for both speech and occupational therapies. I […]

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To see a cactus is to see a plant well-armored and well-suited to the harshest of environments—at least, to an amateur cacti observer like me. The fleshy green exterior is solid and firm; the coat of prickles is intimidating and sharp. I give cacti a wide berth. For that reason, I had no trouble staying […]

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This post is based on Week Eight of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. I find myself drawn to the post-Resurrection scene in John, chapter 21. Peter, resignedly returned to his old life, sees Jesus on the shore making breakfast of all things. This is God showing up in the ordinariness of human experience. Impulsively Peter jumps […]

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It’s mind-boggling how many times Jesus’ friends didn’t recognize him. I can’t imagine how I would not recognize one of my good friends after having lived with that person for an extended time. Even if my friend were wearing a disguise, wouldn’t there be something that might tip me off? Yet this is exactly what […]

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By discerning our deepest desires, we discover our truest selves. Read Tim Muldoon’s Living Against the Grain.