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What does it mean to truly listen? Ross Douthat, two French saints, and the Ignatian Presupposition

What does it mean to truly listen? Ross Douthat, two French saints, and the Ignatian Presupposition

by John Stein, SJ | Feb 18, 2022 | Jesuit 101, TJP Reads    ~ Approx. 4 mins

The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the “Presupposition” from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The Presupposition, A...
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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: Saint of the Sacred Heart | One-Minute Saints

by Joe Laramie, SJ | Oct 16, 2020 | One-Minute Saints, Videos    ~ Approx. 1 min

“Behold the Heart that has loved you so much.” This was the message that St. Margaret Mary Alacoque received from Jesus and the message that we all need to let sink in. Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, reflects on the revelation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Take a...

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Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him, whatever our circumstances

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