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When I felt God close, I knew I was on the right path

When I felt God close, I knew I was on the right path

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:...
A Deacon’s Diary: How Do I Pray Through Doubt?

A Deacon’s Diary: How Do I Pray Through Doubt?

by Steve Molvarec, SJ | Nov 18, 2021 | A Deacon's Diary, Religious Life, Sacraments, Series, Spirituality, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 5 mins

This is the fourth installment of A Deacon’s Diary. In the third installment, Steve grappled with finding his voice in the pulpit. I. I was standing on the street outside of Marsh Chapel at Boston University.  BU’s Catholic Chaplain, our FOCUS missionaries, and I were...

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In prayer, we might ask things of God—but sometimes God will not answer how and when we might want. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects on prayer using his own experience of the 30-day silent Spiritual Exercises retreat. Based on the readings for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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