Living and Loving the Single Life
Our team at "Into the Deep" has been reflecting on an Ignatian approach to discernment and how we invite God into our "deeper yeses" as we discern where God is calling us. Whether you are making a major career shift or simply trying to be more intentional about praying through your everyday decisions, check out… Continue reading The Call to Imitate Christ
Photo by Olia 💙💛 Gozha on Unsplash Our first task in approaching another people, another culture, another religion is to take off our shoes, for the place we are approaching is holy. Else we may find ourselves treading on someone else’s dreams; more serious still, we may forget that God was there before our arrival. (Max Warren, in… Continue reading God is there before our arrival (National Catholic Reporter)
It strikes me that anyone searching for hope is likely doing so under less than ideal circumstances. We generally don't go looking for hope when all is smooth and going well. If you're sitting with the sting of tragedy, grief, anxiety, or disappointment - chances are you will find something in these reflections that will… Continue reading Finding Hope in Forgiveness
This month, our writing team members at Into the Deep are reflecting on moments of belonging, or more specifically, moments when we feel like we don't belong. Head over to Becky Eldredge's website to read my reflection. While you're there, check out the new Prayer Resources page and *free* Guided Audio Prayer Library. I hope… Continue reading Belonging in Relationship
Advent greetings everyone! This month our Into the Deep writers are reflecting on the Scripture readings of Advent. As we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent, I offer some thoughts on Philippians 4:4-7 and our call to "Rejoice in the Lord always!" Joy often takes us by surprise! Other times it's hard to find joy (the… Continue reading Advent Joy!
Our current series at Into the Deep explores the qualities of Contemplative Leaders. This series is based on an article from Becky Eldredge over at Ignatian Spirituality.com. Throughout the series, we invite you to consider, “How are you being invited to contemplative leadership?” This post was a tough one to write. As a writer, I’ve learned to blur… Continue reading The Only Way Through Is Through
Our team of women writers at Into the Deep continue to reflect on the life and spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, as we celebrate 500 years, since the start of Ignatius' spiritual journey! You can find resources for celebrating the Ignatian Year here. Photo by Jamez Picard on Unsplash “Ms. Knobbe, you look the same, but your heart is… Continue reading My Ignatian Moment: A Change of Heart
One of St. Ignatius’s gifts to us is his wisdom about discernment, which all began when he was struck in the leg and severely injured by a cannonball. (Read the whole story from Becky Eldredge!) This month our team of writers at Into the Deep are reflecting on our own "cannonball moments" - times when we have… Continue reading When The Road Forks: A Difficult Consolation
This month our team of writers at Into the Deep are reflecting on "Growth in the Spirit". As we enter the Easter Season, this series will explore the various ways Ignatian spirituality guides us in being able to notice that the Risen Christ is right in front of us. Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash “God has not called me to be successful;… Continue reading Remaining Faithful
Does prayer ever feel like a lot of work to you? Do you find yourself struggling to pray or avoiding prayer altogether? This month our team of writers at Into the Deep are reflecting on times when prayer is hard - when prayer is dry or desolate; when we're too tired, confused, or angry to pray; when… Continue reading Praying When Angry
Beth M. Knobbe 