Category: Essays
The Right to Silence: Preserving Quiet in a Noisy World
by andyotto | Sep 18, 2024 | Essays, Spiritual Practices | 1
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.
Read MoreFinding God in the Gulag: Discovering Freedom in Captivity
by andyotto | Apr 29, 2024 | Essays, The Lighter Side, The Tough Questions | 0
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.
Read MoreWALL-E is an Easter Story
by andyotto | Apr 1, 2024 | Essays, God In All Things | 0
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.
Read MoreThe Spirituality of Generation Alpha: A Look Ahead
What will the faith and spirituality look like for those born between 2010-2025? How can Ignatian spirituality be a bridge for that generation?
Read MoreRedefining Humanity: A Theological Perspective on AI
by andyotto | Mar 27, 2023 | Essays, God In All Things | 0
The rapid progression of AI technology raises theological and philosophical questions about what it means to be human.
Read MoreHoliness is Silly
Why do we “strive” for holiness as if it’s something to attain? Holiness should not create separateness, but unity.
Read MoreThe Falling Away of the Old
by andyotto | May 2, 2022 | Essays, God In All Things | 1
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.
Read MoreThe Ordinariness of Lent
In the desert, Jesus discovered that he was human and hungry and lonely. Lent is not so much about penances and bodily denial as it is a season to discover our ordinariness.
Read MoreAccepting Impermanence and Experiencing Heaven Now
The things in our life are all passing. They are gifts to help us in our journey to a union with God. When we accept impermanence, we discover heaven on earth. When we let go of ‘shoulds’ and illusions and expectations, we find salvation.
Read MoreDoing the Necessary Inner Work
We need to balance the inner work required to fight racism, transforming our own hearts, in addition to outer work like advocacy.
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