by Humberto (Beto) Guzmán Parra, SJ | Apr 14, 2023 | Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 5 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the subject of desolation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: Consolation and Desolation.” I love drinking...
by Eric Immel, SJ | Mar 30, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Series, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
I’ve never read a word of Richard Carlson’s viral self-help series, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s All Small Stuff, so let me be clear at the onset – I am not taking issue with the notion that life might be best spent learning how to discern what’s worth...
by Ignatius (Chí Nhân) Nguyễn | Mar 25, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Religious Life ~ Approx. 5 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the concepts of consolation and desolation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101:...
by Justin Prom, SJ | Mar 18, 2022 | Addiction, Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 4 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the concepts of consolation and desolation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101:...
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Mar 11, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 10 mins
How do you respond when people ask, “how are you doing?” If you’re like me, you often offer some form of an empty answer, like, “I’m good, how are you?” But do you ever think to answer, “Oh, I’m experiencing some serious desolation lately”? Or, “I’m experiencing a lot...
