Spiritual Practices Archives – God In All Things

Cura Personalis

by andyotto | Dec 6, 2021 | Ignatian Basics, Spiritual Practices | 1

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.

Learning How to Rest

by andyotto | Nov 22, 2021 | Spiritual Practices | 2

Your instructor for this lesson on rest: Jesus.

Alma’s Way is the Ignatian Way

by andyotto | Nov 15, 2021 | Awareness, Discernment, Spiritual Practices | 1

A new PBS Kids show speaks to the Ignatian pattern we see in the Examen.

Feelings and Emotions: Be Curious in Prayer

by andyotto | Nov 1, 2021 | Awareness, Discernment, Prayer, Spiritual Practices | 0

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.

The Weeds and the Wheat: Mindfulness and Non-Resistance

by andyotto | Aug 23, 2021 | Awareness, Spiritual Practices | 2

Whenever we bring suffering or negative feelings into our consciousness, we give it less power over us. When we take a mindful, contemplative, and non-resistance stance like Jesus, we discover a new kind of freedom.

The Ministry of Remembering

by andyotto | Jun 28, 2021 | Awareness, Prayer, Spiritual Practices | 0

It feels good to be remembered. Ignatius saw the memory as a gift, one that draws us into a deeper union with God.

Deep Practices

by andyotto | Dec 28, 2020 | Awareness, Spiritual Practices | 3

Sometimes, in our efforts for self-improvement, we come against tendencies that are so engrained in our personality they are hard to change. Engaging in deep practices can help us better trust in the slow work of God.

Count Your Blessings

by andyotto | Nov 25, 2019 | Awareness, Spiritual Practices | 3

What do you do when you’re worried and can’t sleep?

Building a Prayer Habit

by andyotto | Oct 28, 2019 | Prayer, Spiritual Practices | 3

Most of us want to commit to daily prayer, but many find it hard to maintain it as a habit. Here are some things to consider if it’s a challenge for you.