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Posts in Spirituality
Dancing with the Devil
I’ve been debating whether or not I should start praying for the devil.
Catholic Anti-Nuclear Activists On Trial During Respect Life Month
Seven Catholics are on trial for breaking into a nuclear submarine base to protest weapons they, and Pope Francis, say, are immoral.
Cardinal Newman’s Three Reminders
A newly canonized saint speaks to us. Will we be able to hear?
St. Ignatius Never Took Sick Days
Montezuma’s Revenge and the Evil Spirit’s Opportunity.
Intro to the Spiritual Exercise: The Third and Fourth Week
The Third and Fourth Weeks of the Spiritual Exercises has us reflect on the great pain of the death of Jesus and the joy in his resurrection. The common thread is that both of these events express the great love of God. This week Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, takes us through...
At El Comedor
How an experience at the Kino Border Initiative transformed the heart of one volunteer.
Intro to the Spiritual Exercises: The Second Week
The Second Week of the Spiritual Exercises is all about getting to know Jesus. Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, guides us through how we get to know Jesus as a role model and a friend in this week's episode of the Intro to the Spiritual Exercises. https://youtu.be/IjWiEDtLhjA...
Intro to the Spiritual Exercises: The First Week
The First Week of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius can be intense. We are reminded that we are sinners...but this is to remind us of the great love and mercy of God. Join Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, as we continue to explore the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. It...
The First Principle and Foundation
St. Ignatius knew that we have to build ourselves on a firm foundation. This week Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, helps us to understand St. Ignatius' First Principle and Foundation. You know, a lot of us learn from a relatively young age the importance of building on a solid...