Posts in category Reflections

Learning to walk in the spontaneity of the Holy Spirit requires a two-fold cycle of human interiority. First, we must be open to learning from …

In East Asian religions, the notion of enlightenment gets expressed in a variety of ways. For the most part, it indicates a certain level of …

One of the most integral aspects of spiritual maturity involves the ability to recognize that we are not the center of the universe. As common …

Most of us have some group of people towards whom we feel superior. Maybe its the members of the opposing political party or the people …

When I first began studying the spiritual life, there seemed an apparent contradiction between the work of St. John of the Cross and St. Ignatius …

One of the most intriguing ideas in John Cassian’s Conferences regards what he considers the goal of Christian living. For him the ultimate goal is …

Human flourishing is not grounded in the careful analysis of actions whereby we maximize virtuous activity, but rather in a heart that has so conformed …

One feature of contemporary American culture is a lack of awareness of the contemplative dimension of existence. Even among people who profess strong religious convictions …

One of the most difficult things I had to do in soccer was take goal kicks. I was often the one to take these kicks …

At the center of all reality is not a formless void, but rather a personal and loving God who desires to enter into relationship with …