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Finding God in Life: Between Meaning and Mystery
Prayer is more about relationship with the divine than a means of control, though humans naturally seek to make meaning from random and profound moments alike. Embracing life's mysteries while finding authentic meaning requires moving beyond simple answers to deeper questions of faith and existence.
Ignatian Basics
Cura Personalis
How do we practically understand and live the Ignatian concept of 'cura personalis'? This is a talk I recently gave for the Ignatian Spirituality Center of Seattle.
Discernment
Jesus’ Approach? Trust Over Control
While institutions often create complex rules to protect "simple" people, Jesus did the opposite: he kept the law simple while honoring human complexity. His radical approach trusted people's capacity for growth and authentic relationship with God, offering core values rather than elaborate regulations.
Awareness
The Unapologetic Self: Embracing Authenticity in the Second Half of Life
How do we live authentically and in line with our true selves? We accept, unapologetically, that we are loved by God.
Binding and Loosing: A Fresh Look at Jesus’ Words
Was Jesus truly giving permission to retain sins? Was his mission not all about unbinding, forgiving, and setting free?
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Finding God in the Gulag: Discovering Freedom in Captivity
Walter Ciszek, a Jesuit priest, endured solitary confinement and harsh conditions in Soviet prisons for 23 years. His trust in God’s will and his commitment to living a life of love helped him find hope and inner peace.
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Star Wars Meets Ignatian Spirituality
The spiritual underpinnings of Star Wars allow viewers to interpret the story through their own religious lenses, with parallels to be found in Ignatian spirituality.
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The Fear & Greed Index?
Fear and greed are powerful drivers in our financial lives, but the Gospel calls us to a different way of relating to money and possessions. Ignatian spirituality and Catholic social teaching can inspire us to make choices rooted in love, solidarity, and trust in God’s abundance.
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WALL-E is an Easter Story
In a world marked by darkness and despair, this unlikely tale of a lonely robot reminds us of the resilience of life and the transformative power of love.
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Discerning Authentic Reverence
Ignatius says reverence is part of our purpose in God. But is reverence about how you dress in church or your posture in prayer? Yes and no.
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New Advent Meditation
Kids Journal
This guide will offer you a process and framework for discerning a particular decision using the approaches and prayer methods in the Ignatian tradition.
