Living and Loving the Single Life
I was so grateful to be invited into a conversation with Sister Colleen Gibson and Sister Erin McDonald who host the "Beyond the Habit" podcast. Join us as we discuss vocation, intimacy, prayer, and the journey through the single life! You can listen to our conversation here, or wherever you find podcasts.
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. Photo by Mike Labrum on Unsplash For many… Continue reading Taizé Advent Prayer
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… Continue reading Darkness Is Not Dark For You
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
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
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
I am excited to join Becky Eldredge and friends as a regular contributor to the blog “Into the Deep: Exploring Ignatian Spirituality through the Voices of Women”. This month’s blog series focuses on the ways each of us are uniquely created - formed by God, each with unique gifts, to fulfill the need for love in the… Continue reading Uniquely Created: Called and Sent for Mission
Beth M. Knobbe 