Tag Archives: Ignatius of Loyola

I’m Back

Posted on October 17, 2021 by livingasapprentices

Well, finally, I’m back! After months of struggles accompanied by God’s constant blessings, I am perhaps ready to share on this blog what I am learning. But first, I probably need to share the struggles.  A year ago my husband … Continue reading →

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From my Reading

Posted on October 17, 2018 by livingasapprentices

“In light of today’s information overload, people are looking for a few clear certitudes by which to define themselves. . . .  We cannot settle today’s confusion by pretending to have absolute and certain answers. But we must not give up … Continue reading →

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“To the Greater Glory of God”

Posted on May 9, 2018 by livingasapprentices

This blog is home to more than 750 posts. I regularly re-blog posts from the past for especially for newer readers.  This one, from December 2, 2013, describes the influence of the Jesuits on me and on the world. I’ve … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on December 20, 2017 by livingasapprentices

“In the spiritual life you get an invitation, not an itinerary. Jesus is inviting us into journey with no end, yet dotted with infinite destinations of joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. A journey that leads to … Continue reading →

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From my Reading

Posted on January 11, 2016 by livingasapprentices

“The life of faith is one of continued wrestling, where our faith butts up against the troubles of our experience and the sovereign God who controls all things.  But the work of Christ, True Israel, assures us that we never … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Shadow Boxing – conclusion

Posted on February 22, 2014 by livingasapprentices

Living as Apprentices Yet one more thought is necessary to understand the process of shadow boxing.  That is: while we are in the process of self-examination, we must treat ourselves kindly.  We must live in the memory that God sings … Continue reading →

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Holding all Things Loosely

Posted on October 12, 2012 by livingasapprentices

A friend of mine keeps a small bowl of sand on her desk.  Whenever she struggles to let go of a hurt or a worry or a problem that is not hers to solve, she holds some of the sand … Continue reading →

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