“Humility opens up space for Hope, which is how we abide in the tension. We may be from the soil of the earth, but God has planted a divine seed within us.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
A Reflection from “Wisdom from the Cross” by Casey Chalk The Self Gift of Jesus Jesus had no material wealth during His earthly life. The
“I can picture a modern-day Ignatius, the darkness and cold of winter hemming him in, his aching leg propped up on a pillow, binge-watching Netflix and falling into a troubled sleep with brownie crumbs all up in his beard.” – Christine Hanus
A Reflection from “Wisdom from the Cross” by Casey Chalk Following the Great Forgiver The earliest Christians saw Jesus’ willingness to forgive His enemies as
“One of the most ancient approaches to spiritual formation comes from the desert fathers who used to offer brief commentaries on various prayers.” – Fr. James Brent, OP
“(The devil) is indeed the ultimate, eternal peddler, inviting each of us into his cunning shell game of misdirection and deception.” – Gabriel Garnica
The director must maintain a holy indifference to their directee, desiring to satisfy Jesus rather than the directee.” – Debra Black
A Reflection from “The Power of the Rosary” by Gabriel Castillo Their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law
“Jesus Christ wished that they should not only instruct the Gentiles in the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, but that they should also teach them the love which the adorable Trinity bears to man.” – St. Alphonsus Liguori
“St. Ignatius entreats us to labor, to be patient, and to remember God’s opposing truth: this desolation is passing in nature.” – Megan Hjelmstad