Single Life – Books, Quotes, Articles, and Suggested Bibliography
I remember the very first time I contemplated the question, “What if being single is truly my calling in life?” I spent countless hours scouring the internet, and perhaps that’s how you stumbled upon this blog post, too! Finding the rare article, book chapter, or a mere sentence that validated the single vocation was like…
Singles: Your love is a reflection of God’s love, too!
I am blessed to belong to a cadre of godmothers, aunties, scout leaders, neighbors, teachers, and friends who have been entrusted to shape and form the lives of young people. They say it takes a village after all! Last summer, I found myself at the local park district sports celebration. Imagine a sea of children…
Taizé Advent Prayer
I’m so grateful for the opportunity to offer a reflection during the Taizé Advent Prayer service at St. Mary of the Lake last night. Special thanks to Michael Ruzicki, all of our musicians and readers, and everyone who joined us for a beautiful evening of prayer. Below is my reflection. For many years, I had…
Darkness Is Not Dark For You
This month our team at “Into the Deep” has been reflecting on nature as a holy teacher. Is there a moment that comes to mind for you – a God moment – when you felt particularly close to God while out in nature? There are so many images of nature in scripture, and Jesus uses…
The Call to Imitate Christ
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…
God is there before our arrival (National Catholic Reporter)
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 his introduction to the…
Finding Hope in Forgiveness
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…
Belonging in Relationship
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…
Advent Joy!
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…
The Only Way Through Is Through
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…
My Ignatian Moment: A Change of Heart
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. “Ms. Knobbe, you look the same, but your heart is different.” These were…
When The Road Forks: A Difficult Consolation
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…
Remaining Faithful
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. “God has not called me to be successful; He has called…
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