Examen Me
I’m not sure if any of you are familiar with this site based on the Ignatian Examen, but I’ve been using it daily for the past few days and have…
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What the Jesuits Have Meant to Me
As many know I attended Fordham for both undergraduate and grad school. I was always very impressed by the Jesuits and they helped me form an adult faith that I…
Am I Enough?
As many know, I’ve been discerning whether I should become a deacon or not this year. The “19th Annotation Retreat” I participated in was very central in helping me think…
An Imagined Nativity
Imagine if you will, being in that stable and watching Mary and Joseph enter in, telling you of the arduous journey, the hassle of having to come all this way…
Between Introvert and Extrovert
Do you hate being alone? Blogger par excellence, Fran pointed me to this piece on the value of alone time and engaging with introversion. But in today’s world, the solitude…
Pray for Us Sinners
Have you ever considered all the people that have prayed for you? Think of those people who ask others to pray for you and those others bringing those prayers to…
Mindful of Our Sins
I often brush sins under the rug. I dismiss them as weaknesses or things that trip me up. I may even make light of them from time to time. “Well,…
What’s God Gotta Do?
Today’s 19th Annotation Scripture is from Deuteronomy: “But I said to you, ‘Have no dread or fear of them. The LORD, your God, who goes before you, will himself fight…
College Students: Competitive or Collaborative?
Amanda Woods, one of the students at UB who I’ve gotten to know penned an excellent commentary in the UB Spectrum recently: A significant shift happens in college: people who…
Place Me With Your Son
Two sections of Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises are part of my prayer today. “I want and I choose what better leads to God’s deepening life in me.” – St. Ignatius of…