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We asked you, readers, for your stories of finding God in the unexpected. Not unexpectedly, you delivered by sharing your moving encounters with God. Here’s a sampling from dotMagis blog readers. More will be shared in future posts. Big Smile I was sitting in the waiting room of the dentist’s office, and a young mother […]

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

By Tim Muldoon

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” I have discovered many gifts from the practice of the Examen, which I […]

Click through to read the full article Finding God Through Memory, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

By Rebecca Ruiz

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” “Have you ever seen the rain comin’ down on a sunny day?” As […]

Click through to read the full article Raining Gold Coins and Rainbows in the Road, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

In Matthew 13, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a great net with a great catch—but the bad fish must be thrown out. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that the task of the Christian today is to similarly separate the good from the bad voices in our hearts. Based on the readings for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

The post Separating the Good and the Bad | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.

By Thomas Krettek, SJ

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” “Major Strasser has been shot. Round up the usual suspects,” spoken by Captain […]

Click through to read the full article The Unexpected as a Usual Suspect, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

By Anthony P. Carter

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” The beauty of St. Ignatus’s point of view about finding God at the […]

Click through to read the full article Walking with a Loving Companion, Together with God, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

Theology studies mark the final stage of Jesuit formation for priesthood. Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ reflects on how experiences in the classroom, in parish and prison ministry, and in Jesuit community have prepared him for priestly ministry at the culmination of more than a decade of formation.

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By Marina Berzins McCoy

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” I hate being sick, but after a good year of dodging any illnesses, […]

Click through to read the full article Finding God in a Mundane Cold, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

Even faith like a mustard seed can be nurtured and cultivated. Simon Zachary, SJ breaks open the gospel and encourages us to store up God’s graces. Based off the readings for the 16th Sunday of OT.

The post Mustard Seed Faith I One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.

By Eric Clayton

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” I was in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a delegation from Catholic Relief Services […]

Click through to read the full article Finding God in the Insistence of a Gift-Giver, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

By dotMagis Editor

How do we find God in the unexpected moments of life? Join Loyola Press authors Becky Eldredge, Lori Stanley, Dr. Ansel Augustine, and Eric Clayton for a rich conversation about discovering God’s presence in the unexpected. Together, they will share stories, spiritual insights, and practical wisdom rooted in Ignatian spirituality and their own faith journeys. […]

Click through to read the full article Finding God in the Unexpected: A Conversation with Ignatian Friends, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

By Gretchen Crowder

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” “Gretchen Crowder!” Hearing the sound of my full name has always carried mixed […]

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

In the parable of the sower, Jesus has much to say about the different kinds of soil that receive God’s word. Jon Jue-Wong, SJ reflects on how we mustn’t overlook the sower himself, whose actions reflect the extravagant love of God. Based on the readings for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

The post Sowing God’s Extravagant Love | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.

By Guy Consolmagno, SJ

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” “We’re going to the Beast Meat Restaurant.” It was July, 1994, and I […]

Click through to read the full article Literal Meanings, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

By Michael Rossmann, SJ

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” An obsession with optimization doesn’t actually lead to the optimal outcome, because there’s […]

Click through to read the full article Leave Room for the Unexpected, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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Experiencing God in the Ordinary by William A. Barry, SJ, nurtures our hope that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day.

By Loretta Pehanich

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” I had one goal in traveling to Vienna for the first time. I […]

Click through to read the full article Encountering God in Vienna, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

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In The Inner Chapel: Embracing the Promises of God, Becky Eldredge introduces readers to the sacred place within each person where God wants to love us unconditionally.

Smells like sweet freedom. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on the freedom we can find in becoming Christ’s disciple. Based on the readings for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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By Gerri Leder

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” A landscaping truck-trailer was obstructing the road as I pulled out of my […]

Click through to read the full article Finding God in the Conflicts of Daily Life, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry.

In The Inner Chapel: Embracing the Promises of God, Becky Eldredge introduces readers to the sacred place within each person where God wants to love us unconditionally.

By Shemaiah Gonzalez

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles found here, posts on dotMagis this month will explore the theme of “Finding God in the Unexpected.” My family had a few hours before our flight out of Reagan National […]

Click through to read the full article Finding God in an Art Gallery, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality.

IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry.

In The Inner Chapel: Embracing the Promises of God, Becky Eldredge introduces readers to the sacred place within each person where God wants to love us unconditionally.

As Pope Leo asks the Church to pray that sports promote peace and personal growth, Jackson Graham, SJ, reflects on the spirituality of lacrosse and how the sport has deepened his own relationship with God and broadened his understanding of Ignatian spirituality.

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