The Lion (Philosopher) King

The Lion (Philosopher) King

A few weeks ago, Disney released a new version of Hamlet The Lion King. The new film is part of Disney’s live-action re-creation of beloved classics, though “live-action” is a bit of a misnomer in this case. The Lion King is still completely animated; it just has...
Life Lost and Found

Life Lost and Found

The sun shone brightly on the green Cottonwood trees as I drove through the Wisconsin countryside. With a long drive ahead, and the radio set to gentle classical music, I found myself wanting to pray. As I began, my mind drifted to the past week I had spent with some...
Ask Iggy: “Ignatian Discernment”

Ask Iggy: “Ignatian Discernment”

What is Ignatian Discernment? What does it mean to be in consolation or desolation? How does St. Ignatius advise us to make good decisions? In this episode of Ask Iggy, Brian Strassburger, SJ, and Danny Gustafson, SJ, talk about Ignatian Discernment and give some tips...
Do My Genes Fit?

Do My Genes Fit?

I am adopted. Just days after I was born, I became a member of the Immel family. At that time, my brother was around, who is adopted, and we were 18 months away from my sister showing up, who is also adopted. It’s probably the first thing my siblings and I knew about...