Improvisational theatre and Ignatian spirituality share profound connections through their emphasis on radical acceptance, presence in the moment, and collaborative co-creation. The principles of improv—particularly “yes, and”—mirror spiritual practices of detachment, discernment, and finding the sacred in unexpected places.
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Western Christianity often approaches artificial intelligence with anxiety rooted in dualistic thinking that separates the spiritual from the material, human from machine. Non-dualistic elements within Christian traditions, particularly Ignatian spirituality, offer a more integrated vision that can help us engage with AI as a potential extension of divine creativity rather than a threat to human uniqueness.
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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.
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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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God gives and gifts abundantly. What can this tell us about the nature of gift giving?
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The rapid progression of AI technology raises theological and philosophical questions about what it means to be human.
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Jesus says the kingdom of God cannot be observed. Then what about finding God in all things?
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AI is going to transform our lives. How do we respond to it from a spiritual perspective? What are its implications?
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There are “thin spaces” in our lives, places and moments in which we experience God’s kingdom. What are the characteristics of such spaces? And how can we make our lives more kingdom-oriented?
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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.
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This children’s book witnesses to the central Ignatian principle of finding God in all things. I had the privilege to speak with author and spiritual director, MaryEllen Weber, about everything from children being natural contemplatives to her image of God.
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What was going on in Ignatius’ heart as he gazed up each night at the stars? His cosmology was quite different than ours, but he still understood that love was the force of the universe, the source of all and the ultimate destination.
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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.
