The kind of compassionate leadership fostered by St. Ignatius extends far beyond organizational charts and into the realm of creating organizations that work always toward the common good, the common goal, and unity of purpose. …
Category: Ignatian Spirituality
In today’s reflection, based on Mark 8, I ask you to imagine yourself one of Jesus’ new followers. You’re not sure about him yet, not sure what it is you’re supposed to believe and feel. But your eyes are wide with wonder and your heart is open. Pray with this reflection, maybe read it a couple of times, and then ask yourself the question that Jesus asks his followers: Who do you say I am? …
NEW VIDEO: "We're in the right place if: A new look at the Beatitudes.” Written and narrated by me, with music by my friend and collaborator John Caravelli. …
Greetings, friends and readers. Today I offer you four resources for prayer and reflection on this Good Friday. A Blessed Triduum and Happy Easter to you all! …
The Seven Last Words, Day 6: Today’s message is one of two Jesus speaks at the very moment of death. His work is finished, but he is not… …
The Seven Last Words, Day 5: Today, we see Jesus experiencing a common and most human need. He is thirsty. …
The Seven Last Words, Day 4: Today, we hear Jesus cry out from the cross in pain and anguish and bewilderment: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Mark 15:33-34 …
We’re all hiding something inside, and we’re all making a mess of it from time to time. We’re multilayered people, all of us, onions (to shift the food metaphor) that need to be peeled away if we’re ever going to get at our centers. …
To understand the man who humbly leads the world’s largest Christian denomination while serving and speaking for the poor, for refugees, for the imprisoned and even the condemned, you need to begin by understanding his personal faith and spirituality. …
Almost a year ago (March 31, 2018) I posted a reflection about “waiting” during Holy Week, and that post included a new song I composed and performed with my to musical partners, John Caravelli and Phil Cooper. A year later, we now have a video to go with the song, so I thought I would post it here. Sit with it, pray with it, let it be a reminder that God is present throughout all of our days and nights… …