From 31 Days With St. IgnatiusGod Surprises in Peas and Teas “You know I don’t eat anything green,” insisted my youngest son, pushing his plate of mashed potatoes, meatloaf, and green peas away from him with a single finger. Arms crossed, six-year-old Chris glared at me across the dining room table. His older brother stuck … Continue reading #211: God Surprises in Peas and Teas
#182: Suscipe
Suscipe means to receive. This is one of St. Ignatius' most famous prayers. And I suggest you pray this today in a spirit of openness and love. Only a person with much love in his/her heart can pray this, and really mean it. A person who cannot let go of himself, who needs assurance from … Continue reading #182: Suscipe
#182: Three Circumstances for Making a Decision
Today we learn from the great master of decision making, Ignatius of Loyola. He talks about 3 different situations that we experience when we are making a decision. Decisions are made in these three instances. When we have the luxury of time, then we wait for things to settle down and make the decision with … Continue reading #182: Three Circumstances for Making a Decision
#49: Anima Christi
This is the favorite prayer of St. Ignatius de Loyola. Today for your prayer, I suggest you let its words take over your soul as you listen to the Philippine Madrigal Singers sing it beautifully. And if a line or phrase or word strikes you, write it down in your journal, meditate on that word … Continue reading #49: Anima Christi
#19: If You’re Looking for God, God Will Find You
From: 31 Days with St. Ignatius Excerpt from Heroic Leadership Chris Lowney I happen to believe that “if you are looking for God, God will find you.” Ignatius of Loyola or Mother Teresa would have likewise believed that even as we are looking, and even when we mostly feel lost, God is somehow finding us, … Continue reading #19: If You’re Looking for God, God Will Find You
#10: Prayer for Generosity
As you pray this prayer today, I suggest you think about one or two concrete things you can do today to help you practice generosity. Generosity doesn't have to be monetary or material. Find your own particular, special way to be generous today. Prayer for GenerosityIgnatius of Loyola Lord, teach me to be generous.Teach me … Continue reading #10: Prayer for Generosity
#212: The First Principle and Foundation
St. Ignatius begins his Spiritual Exercises with The First Principle and Foundation. While not typically thought of as a prayer, it still contains much that is worth reflecting on. Today, as we celebrate the feast day of this great saint, let's reflect on these words. The First Principle and Foundation(St. Ignatius of Loyola, as paraphrased … Continue reading #212: The First Principle and Foundation
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