Hand in Glove

Humans are embodied spirits. Age-old wisdom—which includes wisdom of holy people in all spiritual traditions—contains truth for future ages. Containers of the wisdom may need to be exchanged to receive the wisdom; or, moderns may have to reconsider old containers and not trash them with wisdom they contain.

Sue Do’s contribution to America Magazine reaffirms that old and new are not opposed and offers much encouragement.

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How Ignatian spirituality enhanced my cognitive behavioral therapyhttps://t.co/uOuGjo76CD

— America Magazine (@americamag) August 2, 2021

Time Out To Notice

Being quiet can be frightening these days. Our breathing may not be deep. Susan Haarman noted that the “prayerful awareness…bedrock in Ignatian spirituality and Jesuit education…is exceptionally flexible and adaptive.” She tailored an Examen for Life During COVID-19. It is wise to invite God to accompany us. This Examen begins and ends with deep breaths.

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