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By Vinita Hampton Wright

Those of us in the Western world have forgotten a lot of what we once understood about visual pathways. Before written language became the focal point of communication, people used symbols, signs, and objects to express their needs, their memories, and their prayers. Now I can go to some ancient site and look at pictorial […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

God gives freely what is unearned and undeserved. Jackson Graham, SJ reflects on how our God of abundance offers His saving Grace to every soul, the first and last. Based on the Gospel for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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By Shemaiah Gonzalez

Each morning at 7 a.m., I sit in the dry sauna at my gym after my workout and pray. It might seem an unlikely place for prayer, but it has become one of my favorites. It is uncomfortably hot in there, 175 degrees, but I have gotten used to it, especially as I sit in […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

By Gretchen Crowder

“You know, Gretchen,” the doctor paused to double-check my birthdate on the screen, “when we get into our 40s, simply getting out of bed can be dangerous.” Sigh. These were the wise and comforting words of my ER doctor one late Tuesday night a few weeks ago. I reluctantly had asked my husband to drive […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

By Marina Berzins McCoy

This summer, I was blessed to be able to see a double rainbow. I had been outside, near the ocean and watching storm clouds come in, and eventually those clouds brought with them a torrential downpour. I ran back into my retreat room, only to wonder whether a rainbow might be in the mix. Sure […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

Have you ever been in a situation where the math just isn't mathing? Michael Bachmeier, SJ and Kevin Lee, SJ reflect on how Jesus shatters our calculations around forgiveness by reminding us that we are first always the receivers of an unrepayable mercy. Based on the readings for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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By dotMagis Editor

Author and speaker Jean Heaton will be a panelist and a breakout session leader at a virtual conference exploring a Catholic response to addiction, “Reclaiming Our Belovedness.” The September 25, 2026, conference is hosted by Catholic in Recovery and iTHIRST Initiative. The keynote will explore “the effectiveness of the Examen prayer in a regular rehab […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

By dotMagis Editor

What helps us live with greater wholeness, joy, and well-being? Drawing from spirituality, neuroscience, and lived experience, Anne Kertz Kernion explores how our beliefs, physical well-being, thought patterns, and relationships are interconnected and shape the way we flourish in everyday life. Join Anne and host Becky Eldredge for a webinar exploring practical ways to cultivate […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

By Jim Manney

Shortly after his conversion, the ex-soldier and courtier Ignatius was riding down a dusty road in Spain in the company of a Moor. They were discussing religion, and, not surprisingly, they disagreed on a few points. The Moor angrily ended the discussion and rode off. As a parting shot, he made some insulting remarks about […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

Jesus tells us that we must engage when a conflict arises. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects on how the Ignatian Presupposition can give us guidance on how to engage. Based on the readings for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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By Eric Clayton

We’ve crossed a new threshold in life, which is to say, we’ve recently bought a van. Our two girls were absolutely giddy at the prospect of no longer having to sit in the same row. But how quickly the giddiness fades. “I can’t hear the music!” the younger one wails. “Turn it up!” “It’s already […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

By dotMagis Editor

Editor’s note: We asked readers for their stories of finding God in the unexpected. Today we feature a selection of responses. Quick Takes: Where have you found God in the unexpected? In the providence that floods my life daily from the gifts of food, money, and even ant traps. Frequently, the providence comes before I […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

By dotMagis Editor

As artificial intelligence continues to dominate headlines and proliferate many aspects of our digital lives, how do we thoughtfully approach AI? In the article, “On the Internet but Not of It: An Ignatian Approach to AI (and Digital Life),” Chase Mitchell writes for the Jesuit Media Lab: AI isn’t “just a tool.” …Our intention in […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

Pope Leo XIV has asked the Church to pray for evangelization in the city. Paul Gillam, SJ, reflects on our call to embrace the full incarnate reality of the city as we seek to proclaim the Gospel amidst its complexities.

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Jesus asks us to follow him even amidst our fears and hesitations. Fr. Simon Zachary, SJ breaks open Jesus’s invitation to all of us in light of St. Peter. Based on the readings for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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By Shemaiah Gonzalez

In my family, we call it spinning. It’s when you get going on a project or obsessed with a problem, and you consult many sources, look at many possible solutions, and spread yourself thin, but you never actually make process on the task at hand. All your energy is spent spinning. When I find myself […]

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In The Examen Book, Paul Mitchell invites adults and children to enter into the Examen prayer together as a family.

Kevin Lee reflects on what Peter Parker’s journey into radical self-love shows us about Jesus’s unconditional love for all.

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By dotMagis Editor

Andy Otto recognizes the body’s role in prayer and discernment. In his article, “The Body Knows: Ignatian Discernment and Felt Sense,” Otto writes: Ignatius didn’t set out to develop a theology of embodiment. He was just paying attention to what his body was already doing. And out of that attentiveness came one of the richest […]

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Using Ignatian spiritual principles and storytelling practices, Cannonball Moments by Eric A. Clayton guides readers to understand the power of their life stories and how those narratives can heal and inspire others.

By Vinita Hampton Wright

It’s not so difficult to talk about God being present when someone is healed. After all, God’s the one who fixes our brokenness, right? This is the god we especially like—the one who doesn’t allow the discomfort to continue or who prevents the accident from happening—the one who makes things new. But what about the […]

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Using Ignatian spiritual principles and storytelling practices, Cannonball Moments by Eric A. Clayton guides readers to understand the power of their life stories and how those narratives can heal and inspire others.

What happens after you fail at something you were trusted with?

Bro. Bobby Nichols, SJ crashed his parents’ car and got the keys back. He reflects on how Christ does the same with Peter, and with us.

Christ knew Peter would deny him. He handed him the keys anyway.

Like Peter, we have all wrecked. Yet Christ hugs us and hands us the keys again.

So this week, may we use the keys we have been given not for ourselves, but to open doors for the poor, the broken, and those the world has pushed out.

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