Stop. Smell the Roses. That’s a prayer, actually.

Stop. Smell the Roses. That’s a prayer, actually.

The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the Ignatian Examen. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The Ignatian Examen.” “Where you going in such a...
Ask Iggy: “Praying with the Examen”

Ask Iggy: “Praying with the Examen”

The Examen is a fundamental prayer of Ignatian Spirituality and Jesuit life. Check out the newest episode in our relaunch of the “Ask Iggy” series. We guide you through the steps of this simple, yet powerful prayer, which can help you to become more...
A Careful Look at “Nothing”

A Careful Look at “Nothing”

There are all kinds of sayings about the sense of sight, and especially how it can mislead us: “Looks can be deceiving,” “don’t let your eyes fool you,” and “beauty is only skin deep.” These came to mind the other day as I read this post by Richard Krulwich at NPR. It...