The Truth of My Life
In my daily examen, I often ask God to simply show me “the truth of my life.” I hope to be able to see things...
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Ignatian Spirituality, inspiration, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is for the Thankless
I often call Thanksgiving “amateur hour.” I’m often surprised that the angriest of atheists who often seem so preoccupied with secularizing Christmas, keeping prayer out...
Ignatian Spirituality, Jesuits
How I Met the Jesuits
Today is the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order and without whom my life would be quite different....
Ignatian Spirituality, spiritual direction
Does Spiritual Direction Need to Happen Face to Face?
I have directed a spiritual directee or two over Skype. We’ve even talked about setting up a prayer group for our young alumni through the use...
forgiveness, Ignatian Spirituality, inspiration
I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Today’s Gospel from Matthew hits many of us right between the eyes when we hear the following words: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” How often...
Ignatian Spirituality, inspiration
Life After the Spiritual Exercises
Andy Otto over at Godinallthings.com has a great piece today on the “Fifth Week” of the Spiritual Exercises, that is, the rest of our lives...
confession, gratitude, Ignatian Spirituality, inspiration
So Punish Me, Don’t Do It
A young man once challenged me about the Sacrament of Confession in a semi-public forum. “Why do I have to confess my sins to a...
education, Ignatian Spirituality, inspiration, reflections
The Holy Trinity
This Sunday is Trinity Sunday and you can find readings for this weekend’s mass here. But just what the heck is the Holy Trinity anyway? We...
Blogging, Campus Ministry, Canisius, Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality, inspiration, retreats, spiritual direction, vocation, Work
Do You Have the Time?
Time..don’t run out on me. It’s a phrase that I’ve mentioned often in ministry as being an element that is essential to the development of...
Ignatian Spirituality, Jesuits
An Inspiring Ignatian Year
On this feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, I’m blessed to have spent a year officially in the Ignatian family. Although, I have spent a...
