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The Meaning of Friendship
This blog post, by Volunteer Pat McCourt, originally appeared on the IVC Chicago Footprints blog. Click for printable view My friend, Kevin, describes himself as a “70-year-old hippie bachelor.” He retired on disability about ten years ago and has lived in his...
By the Rivers Edge
by R.J. Moritz (Proverbs 8 vs 22-36) I walk slowly among the rustling trees The cool breeze rises up to greet me I know you are there by the river’s edge Your enchanting song fills the evening air Your alluring beauty suddenly appears Softly you caress me in your...
“Praying with your Imagination”
Click for printable view This blog post from William Barry, SJ, is a reflection on David Fleming's Book, "What is Ignatian Spirituality", which Ignatian Volunteers are using for spiritual reflection in many regions this service year. David Fleming refers to Ignatius’...
In the beginning was the word and the word became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:1,14
Click for printable view. by Louise Sandberg In the beginning was the word and the word became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:1,14 One of the Mexican families I have been working with for many years had a grandmother named Carmen who practically commuted between...
New Year’s Resolution 2016
by Anne Hansen What resolutions are at the top of your mind for 2016? Will the list include less food and more exercise, dedicated time for quiet prayer each day, a healthier balance of family life with work, or, will the focus be on more mundane things like making...
God Communicates in Many Ways
by William A. Barry, SJ This blog post from William Barry, SJ, is a reflection on David Fleming's Book, "What is Ignatian Spirituality", which Ignatian Volunteers are using for spiritual reflection in many regions this service year. Click for printable view God is...
God’s Gift
Click for Printable View "Who do you think you are, God's gift to the universe?" Dripping with sarcasm and meant to be an ego deflator, that phrase can cut to the core. But consider Mary who humbly questioned "how could this be?" yet responded "let it be done to me...
Doubling our Thanks
By Fr. Randy Roche, SJ Click for Printable View As an interesting variation on “counting our blessings,” we can call to mind how much we receive whenever we give thanks to others. We gain a particular blessing for ourselves by expressing gratitude and by acknowledging...
Christmas Gifts
by Si Smith, SJ Click for printable view There once was a time when we didn’t start Christmas Season until after Thanksgiving. Nowadays commercialism has us gearing up for Santa already after Hallowe’en. If we reflect on how our mental images have been altered over...