His Face in My Mirror
This story is inspired by Luke 7:36–50 and John 12:1–8. I bought that expensive perfumed oil for myself. I don’t
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Ramadan Mubarak | Naming the Days
It was during the month of Ramadan that the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam, was first revealed to the
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Blessed Be the Upsetter of Hearts
We share this excerpt in honor of St. Peter Faber’s birthday, April 13. “Desire what is essential and original,” Faber
Read moreHemingway | Film Review | Spirituality & Practice
PBS is airing “Hemingway” in April 2021 and the entire series can be streamed from the website. A guide for
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The Posture of Accompaniment – Ignatian Spirituality
I keep posted in my office a note from my husband that includes two phrases: “It’s not about you. Accompany
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Consoling Love – Ignatian Spirituality
This post is based on Week Eight of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. In the movie, Steel Magnolias, a famous scene
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One Egg at a Time
I can still see him: a little boy, barely over one year old, sitting on the lawn in his plaid
Read moreEaster: Resurrection as a Spiritual Practice | Naming the Days
On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, an event many consider to be the
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The Anima Christi on Good Friday
Marina Berzins McCoy writes in her post, The Anima Christi During Holy Week: Jesus’ wounds also serve
Read moreThe Gifts of Good Friday: Compassion and Mercy | Naming the Days
For centuries, people have tried to understand the power and the significance of Jesus’ suffering on the cross on Good
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