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Sacred Etymology: Finding God in the Roots of Language
Language holds profound theological meanings that reveal connections between ordinary speech and divine reality. Jesus' teachings demonstrate how everyday words and concepts can bridge the sacred and secular, inviting us to perceive God's presence in common language.
Ignatian Basics
The First Virtue: St. Ignatius on the Power of Gratitude
Gratitude forms the cornerstone of Ignatian spirituality, establishing the proper relationship between the gift-giver God and humans as recipients rather than takers. This fundamental orientation shapes our entire spiritual life, fostering virtues like humility and generosity whilst providing a powerful antidote to anxiety and negativity.
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.
The Right to Silence: Preserving Quiet in a Noisy World
Silence, once abundant, has become an endangered resource in our noisy world, impacting our spiritual, mental, and societal well-being. The power of quiet as a spiritual practice and its unequal distribution in society underscore the need to cultivate and protect moments of silence in our daily lives and communities.
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In the Beginning, God Welcomed: A Biblical View of Hospitality
Hospitality is a sacred, transformative practice rooted in God’s own welcoming nature, echoing from creation to Christ, and inviting us to embody divine welcome in our daily lives.
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From Outcast to Disciple: Bartimaeus’ Journey of Faith
Bartimaeus, a blind man, experiences a profound transformation through his encounter with Jesus. His story invites us to reflect on our own moments of spiritual awakening and the courage it takes to follow Christ.
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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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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.
