Femininity is almost holy; it is one half associated with our innate wholeness. Whether man or female, each of all of us carries the feminine thread that will allows us to be mindful receptors, intuitive…
Five Easy Ways to Build Prayer into Your…
Too busy to pray? Here are five easy ways to build a little prayer into the day. Try a “mini Examen” just before lunch, dinner, or going to sleep. Pause to thank God for good…
Quiet for Three Minutes
I whisper that we are going to be quiet for three minutes and listen. I set the timer on my phone and let my younger son push the start button. My sons might wiggle. They…
Legal Weed Might Be Less Fun
Screen reader version: Two men sit side by side on a bench, each smoking a joint of marijuana. One says to the other, “Is it just me, or do you get less high from smoking…
5 Things to Know Before Adding Someone to…
Wise Bread Picks Sharing is caring — at least that's what has been drilled into our minds. And for the most part, it's true. However, if you're contemplating making the ultimate step in sharing —…
Waiting on the Spirit
This is the River Cardoner today, flowing by the church that was built over the cave in which St. Ignatius prayed.My son is preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this month. The other day,…
Ask the Readers: How Does Your Family Prepare…
If your family celebrates any of the winter holidays, then you probably know all about the and bustle of decorating your home, getting gifts for friends and family, and planning a meal for kith and…
MINDFULLY DEALING WITH LOSS AND GRIEF: 4 strategies…
As a psychologist and bereavement trauma specialist, I know many people who have struggled mightily to cope with loss and grief. But I never lived this actual experience until the past 10 years—when I was…
Advent Awaits
Advent 2018 begins on December 2. Prepare your heart for Christmas this season with online resources from Loyola Press. Embrace the Advent season as a sacred space from the ease of your e-mail inbox. Sacred…