Search Results for: Discernment
States of the Soul
Father Mark Thibodeaux Comments Off on States of the Soul
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s classic “Spiritual Exercises” has two appendices that are, in my opinion, the most insightful of Ignatius’ many writings. In these appendices, titled “Rules for Discernment... Read More
Soul Custody
Father Jeffrey Kirby Comments Off on Soul Custody
As Christians, we recognize life as a gift from God and that we are called to care for our bodies and souls. At first hearing, this might sound obvious.... Read More
A Woman of Hope
Neomi De Anda Comments Off on A Woman of Hope
The image of Mary as a woman of hope in this year of jubilee counters some well-known cultural images — like Atlas, holding the world on his shoulders by... Read More
Hope In the Pews
Father Mark Toups Comments Off on Hope In the Pews
We find ourselves living in a time characterized by profound political, cultural and ecclesial fragmentation. In recent decades, the deepening divisions have permeated nearly every aspect of human life,... Read More
Faithful, Prudent Stewards
Father Kevin McKenna Comments Off on Faithful, Prudent Stewards
Jesus speaks of the responsibility of good management in his parables. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus describes a steward who has responsibility for his master’s resources and, while waiting for... Read More
Small-Scale Synodality
Father Clint Ressler Comments Off on Small-Scale Synodality
If someone were to ask you, a parish priest, “How do you practice synodality in your life and ministry?” you might initially struggle to answer, perhaps even to grasp... Read More
Choose to Choose
Daniel Cellucci Comments Off on Choose to Choose
Halfway through my 20-year tenure at Catholic Leadership Institute, I was struggling with whether to make a change. With my young family, the travel was wearing on me, and... Read More
Preacher Prep
Father Michael E. Connors Comments Off on Preacher Prep
On a few occasions over the years I have talked with priests or deacons who revealed to me that they did not set aside time to prepare to preach... Read More