Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality invites retreatants to nourish the spirit and find peace in the heart of Dublin. Offering day-long retreats, themed weekend retreats, and eight-day directed retreats, in addition to the full Spiritual Exercises, Manresa calls people to prayer and reflection in a peaceful and natural setting. Author Eric A. Clayton will lead […]
Scripture reminds us that the best way to show our love for God is to love our neighbor. This means much more than just being nice to one another and avoiding conflict. Join Dr. Ansel Augustine for a webinar in which he will explain how Catholic social teaching and Ignatian spirituality work together to teach […]
The body and soul are deeply connected. In Ignatian spirituality, we recognize that caring for our physical health is as important as nurturing our spiritual well-being. One fascinating intersection of science and faith lies in the role of the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is a crucial part of our nervous system that regulates stress, […]
Last month, I went on my annual silent retreat at a Jesuit retreat house near the Atlantic Ocean, Eastern Point Retreat House. It features a wide variety of natural seaside beauty, a view of the ocean, wooded paths, and a pond with swans in the warmer months. I have a favorite spot to which I […]
This story is in the tradition of Ignatian contemplation and explores the question of how Jesus and Mary might have prayed together after he was grown. “Where are you going?” Mary asked her Son as she swept the little house. “I thought I’d take a walk and find a quiet place to pray,” Jesus said. […]
There’s a tree outside the window of the guest room of my parent’s home. When the wind blows, the tree’s branches gently brush the side of the house, issuing a quiet scraping sound that’s all the more irritating in the early hours of the day. This is white noise, nothing but a background hum to […]
July approaches, so that means we’re getting ready for the 16th-annual 31 Days with St. Ignatius. This original month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality leads up to the feast day of its namesake on July 31. We’ve put together a calendar of Ignatian articles and more for you to be inspired daily by St. Ignatius’s story […]
In January, I wrote about my word for the year: harmony. In particular, I wrote about a desire to reflect on how my life was or was not forming a “pleasing and consistent whole” as well as a desire to work towards a better blend of the various aspects of my life so they may […]
Editor’s note: In Heroic Leadership, Chris Lowney explores four foundational pillars of leadership exemplified by the Jesuits: self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism. We’ve invited dotMagis bloggers to reflect on each pillar. Everyday courage is an aspect of heroism. Explore these ideas further with the exercises in The Heroic Leadership Workbook. The word courage conjures up […]
Editor’s note: In Heroic Leadership, Chris Lowney explores four foundational pillars of leadership exemplified by the Jesuits: self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism. We’ve invited dotMagis bloggers to reflect on each pillar. Explore these ideas further with the exercises in The Heroic Leadership Workbook. For most of human history, leadership was assumed through violence or inherited […]
Editor’s note: In Heroic Leadership, Chris Lowney explores four foundational pillars of leadership exemplified by the Jesuits: self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism. We’ve invited dotMagis bloggers to reflect on each pillar. Handling setbacks is an aspect of ingenuity. Explore these ideas further with the exercises in The Heroic Leadership Workbook. “Now I begin!” So wrote […]
Editor’s note: In Heroic Leadership, Chris Lowney explores four foundational pillars of leadership exemplified by the Jesuits: self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism. We’ve invited dotMagis bloggers to reflect on each pillar. Explore these ideas further with the exercises in The Heroic Leadership Workbook. From the moment we wake up in the morning to the final […]
Fr. Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, speaks on the AMDG podcast about discernment. He addresses the idea that we shouldn’t make any changes during times of desolation. While we shouldn’t make any life changes during those times, he says: Ignatius says, no, I actually do change. I actually kind of turn up the heat on my […]
I was talking with a friend about a decision she needs to make. She shared that she’s going back and forth on what she should do, but she needs an answer now! She’s a prayerful person and has prayed about it, but she isn’t hearing a response. “God is completely silent,” she said. “There’s nothing. […]
Do you ever feel like this? I’m so tired of people looking weary and glum wherever I go. Is everyone having that bad a day? Am I stuck forever in this atmosphere? You’ll be surprised at how people respond when you simply make the first move and say something nice. A courteous greeting will do, […]
Before I do any planning or take action in my catechetical ministry, I try to pray for the particular graces I need to do the work Christ has entrusted to me. I begin by imagining that my life is like a house with many rooms. Much like in my own home, there’s the room I […]
At Jesus’s command, Jairus’s dead daughter instantly came back to life, got up, and walked around. Then she ate something, which proved that she wasn’t a ghost. At times you might be “dead,” not physically but emotionally or spiritually. You might be drained of energy due to illness, overwork, or stress, making a small task […]
On a cold evening many years ago, a 16-year-old girl gave birth to a baby boy. As she cradled him, a deep sense of love and responsibility filled her. Later that night, she woke and, by instinct, found her way to the nursery. Pressing her hand against the glass, she whispered, “I will always love […]
In 1522 St. Ignatius laid down his sword before Our Lady of Montserrat. The Benedictine abbey that houses that statue celebrates its 1,000th anniversary in 2025. In honor of that anniversary, we asked Loyola Press pilgrims to share photos and memories of their experiences in Montserrat. “The expansive beauty of Montserrat had a profound impact […]
I now understand the saying, bone-tired, for it is how I feel today. Yes, there has been more at work than usual, but there’s also been driving the kids to violin and ju-jitsu lessons and the long lines at the big box store and phone calls with those suffering from loss and illness, and I […]
