Prayer Resources

The Gifts of the Spirit

Here is an excerpt from a piece I wrote on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit for Pentecost (this Sunday). You'll find the full article (link below) has an Ignatian slant. "On Pentecost Sunday, God breathed the Holy Spirit into the apostles to remind them that they were not...

Magis

Magis is about freedom and restless desire for greater things.

Opting for the Poor

Some practical ways to witness to God’s love and opt for the poor.

The Little Details

Detail in life is oft overlooked but isn’t it the tiny things that make things whole? Awareness is the key to unlocking the gifts of Ignatian spirituality.

Pope Francis on Encounter

A call to human and divine encounter. Also, details on a special offer for Pope Francis’ new book.

Ignatian Resilience: Navigating the Tumult

Ignatius offers tools for us to stay resilient in the storms and uncertainties of life.

Purple Rain: Holy Week to Easter

An audio meditation for Holy Week through Easter Sunday.

Your Own Spiritual Exercises

You don’t have to be Saint Ignatius to create your own spiritual exercises. The story of Ignatius and his notebook in Manresa and steps on how to keep your own.

KonMari Your Spiritual Life in 6 Steps

How can you use Marie Kondō’s tidying method to declutter your spiritual life. It’s simple Ignatian discernment.

Having a Mutual Relationship with God

Sometimes we fall into a one-sided relationship with God. We ask for, take, obey, and do what we can so God keeps loving us. That’s not a relationship based on genuine love.

Prayer is an invitation from God, inviting us into relationship with God. It gives us a chance to take part in the story of creation, have an effect on the world, be involved in its God-story, and most importantly, reflect on how we contribute. These resources hope to reveal the infinite facets of prayer, the many ways we reach God, and how God reaches into our lives: in love, with words, in silence, seeking our desires, at different times, in different places.