Abundance Poured Out
God’s love is poured out upon us abundantly, and the scriptures often symbolise this as food.
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Andy Otto
My name is Andy Otto. For two and a half years I was a Jesuit in the Society of Jesus. It has informed and transformed my life. I have a BA in Communication and a minor in Psychology. I love travelling, swing dancing, Disney, and have lived in Boston, New York, DC, Jamaica, and Orlando.
Apostleship: More than Discipleship
Being a Disciple is the first stage in the Christian life, but Christ is calling us to a deeper role: being an Apostle, one who is sent.
The Messiness of Politics and Spirituality
Politics stirs up deep emotions within us, but can we really separate our spirituality from politics? The messiness of elections speaks a lot to the messiness of discernment.
How would you respond to this email?
Christ is calling you to change the world, and you have a specific role. How would you respond?
Subdue the Earth: A Genesis Understanding of Discernment
What does God’s command to “subdue the earth” mean? It has much to do with discernment.
Three Spiritual Signals: Desires, Feelings, and Challenges
Each day our desires come face to face with challenges, and the mess of feelings in the middle doesn’t make the spiritual life any easier. Yet these three things are important to pay attention to.
The Joy of Love
Rooted in practical reality, Pope Francis’ exhortation on love is one of the most beautiful gems on marriage ever written by the Church.
Reverence and the Bow
Our Western culture lacks something so much a part of Eastern culture: reverence and humility, displayed in the gesture of the bow.
Entering into Relationship with the Poor
Sometimes giving others dignity is not just about offering money or healing, but about making eye contact with them and becoming friends.