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The Falling Away of the Old
Religion often becomes a program of certainty that doesn't fully embrace the dynamism of divine creativity, where moments like incarnation and resurrection cause old sacred paradigms to fall away.
Ignatian Basics
The Discernment of Spirits – Part 1
How do we know the voice of God from the voice of the evil one? This is the first part of a three-part series on Ignatius' Rules for the Discernment of Spirits.
Prayer
Feelings and Emotions: Be Curious in Prayer
Ignatius tells us that feelings are important guides in the spiritual life. How do we discern what feelings are telling us? How do we know they are leading us to God? Be curious.
Discernment
Alma’s Way is the Ignatian Way
A new PBS Kids show speaks to the Ignatian pattern we see in the Examen.
Awareness
Disney’s Encanto Is All About Seeing
Let's examine four main dichotomic themes in Disney's Encanto. There are spoilers!
Disidentifying with the False Self
We all struggle with a “shadow side” that gets us anxious or judgemental. Ignatius invites us to externalise this part of ourselves a bit so we can let our true selves emerge, the part of us that is compassionate and loving.
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The Dream of the Incarnation
What is the significance of the Incarnation? It was not just one moment, but continues to unfold God’s dream for us and for the world.
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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.
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Learning How to Rest
Your instructor for this lesson on rest: Jesus.
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The Motivations Beneath Desires: Why They’re Important
If we dig beneath the desires of our hearts we will discover deeper core motivations for those desires. They’re ultimately for God or the ego. Here are a couple ways we can dig down and uncover those motivations.
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Sacred Stories: Scripture and Lived Experience
Our image of God depends on how we understand the Bible. Is the Bible a moral rulebook or does it present a larger Truth about humanity’s experience with God told through stories?
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This guide will offer you a process and framework for discerning a particular decision using the approaches and prayer methods in the Ignatian tradition.
New Email Retreat
What is God’s Will?
