Tag Archives: Ignatian Spirituality

Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Ignatian Spirituality and the Controversial Jesuits

Posted on July 31, 2013 by William Ockham

Today is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (also known as the Jesuits).  This is a very special day for me as I attended a Jesuit university as an undergraduate and my prayer … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Martha (July 29, 2013): Imagining a Conversation

Posted on July 29, 2013 by William Ockham

Originally posted on A Seat At The Table:
Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary… Lk 10:38-42 I guessed that it was Martha and Mary’s turn at mass this weekend…

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Sunday Reflection: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 21, 2013) (Contemplatives in Action)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by William Ockham

  Today is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time and today’s Gospel is the fascinating story of Mary and Martha from the Gospel of Luke. “Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had … Continue reading →

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Ignatian Spirituality: Learning to Live Reverently

Posted on July 19, 2013 by William Ockham

July is a special month for Ignatian Spirituality as July 31 is the Feast Day for St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.  This year, the outstanding site Ignatian Spirituality is having … Continue reading →

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The Prayerful Beauty of Silence

Posted on July 9, 2013 by William Ockham

Today is the last day of my Silent Retreat and I am about to reenter the world, starting with what will be chaotic Board meeting.  I will remember the experiences and the silence of the last few days.  As Andy … Continue reading →

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31 Days with Saint Ignatius

Posted on July 2, 2013 by William Ockham

Originally posted on There Will Be Bread:
July 31 is the feast day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. If you were not familiar with the Jesuits before, the election of Pope Francis, who is a Jesuit,…

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Pope Francis on Finding God Through Leisure

Posted on April 27, 2013 by William Ockham

I am in my mid-40s and my perspective on work and work and leisure has changed dramatically in the last decade.  During my 20s and 30s, I was a bona fide workaholic: regularly working 80 hour weeks in order to … Continue reading →

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