Ignatian prayer – Jen Coito: Ignatius at Home

Clinging to Jesus

Reading: LK 4:38-44 Jesus Heals Many Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to waitContinueContinue reading “Clinging to Jesus”

At a loss… trusting God will give me the words

The education, pastoral ministry, and nonprofit sectors love the personality tests. I won’t list all the various social and psychological iterations here, but no matter what kind of personality test you give me, I always come out as some kind of analytical introvert. I’m the kind that struggles to articulate thoughts and feelings on theContinueContinue reading “At a loss… trusting God will give me the words”

Are we there yet?

We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death,so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father,we too might live in newness of life. – Romans 6:4-5 When I drive somewhere new (especially when the road involves high cliffs and sharp turns) the fear of getting lostContinueContinue reading “Are we there yet?”

Smells Like Jesus

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, March 15, 2024 “Is he not the one they are trying to kill?…Could the authorities have realized that he is the Christ?” – John 7:25-26 Sometimes at Mass, there is a certain “aroma.” It is harsh, foul, and uncomfortable. And I can’t ignore it. The source? A homelessContinueContinue reading “Smells Like Jesus”

Just a few extras

This post appeared in a series on “The Need is the Call” responding to the question: What if I can’t find a way to use my gifts? When I dump out the 500 pieces of a new puzzle, the colors and shapes all jumble together. All the pieces are there but the picture those piecesContinueContinue reading “Just a few extras”