Seeing the Whole
It’s important to look at a piece of the jigsaw puzzle, but we must also know its context. In the spiritual life we must widen our gaze and see more of the whole picture.
Read Moreby 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.
Read MoreThe ego is another name for the evil spirit. This is an important truth to understand if you wish to grow in the spiritual life. The evil spirit tries to protect the ego, which is just another word for the masks of self-importance and superiority we wear as individuals and groups. The good spirit, on the other hand, helps us transcend the egoic preoccupation.
Read Moreby andyotto | Oct 4, 2020 | Awareness, Scripture Reflections | 1
Our true selves are within us but sometimes we need a mirror to be held up before us so we can see it, and also see those false-self layers that need to be shed.
Read MoreKey to Ignatian spirituality is awareness, noticing. When we notice the details about our life and surroundings, we get to encounter God.
Read MoreWe’re quick to take action without first listening—really listening—to reality. There is a Truth that underlies all of reality, which we can only find in the pause and in the silence.
Read MoreAn excerpt on awareness from my new book, God Moments: Unexpected Encounters in the Ordinary.
Read Moreby guest | Nov 19, 2015 | Awareness, Scripture Reflections | 0
Alexander imagines that in Jesus’ busyness around the holidays he would manage to slow down and spend time with someone in need.
Read Moreby guest | May 21, 2015 | Awareness, God In All Things | 0
What do we possess to give away? What do we lack? How easily do we receive? The connectedness of the Kingdom involves a balance of giving and receiving help.
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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.