Tag Archives: Pope Francis

Spiritual Leadership in the Ignatian Tradition

I had previously written on leadership style in the Ignatian tradition based on the principles set forth by Chris Lowney and as evidenced by Pope Francis. America Magazine recently had a transcript of a speech by the Superior General of … Continue reading

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St. Francis of Assisi (October 4)

St. Francis lived 800 years ago. For both Christians and non-Christians, he is one of the most popular and respected Christian saints. He had a radical message for the love of God and creation. When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope, … Continue reading

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Heroic Leadership, Jesuit Style, and Pope Francis

I told myself that I would refrain from discussing Pope Francis’ interview last week as that subject was widely covered elsewhere. I have largely stuck to that other than a brief reference to Blessed Peter Faber, S.J., one of the … Continue reading

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Pope Francis and Blessed Peter Faber, S.J.

  Don’t worry, this is not yet another analysis of Pope Francis’ interview with Antonio Spadaro, S.J. which was translated by and published in America Magazine. That interview has been covered in-depth in a variety of news outlets and blogs. One of the remarkable things … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 22, 2013): Eric Clapton and Surrendering to God

“I have a dogmatic certainty: God is in every person’s life.  God is in everyone’s life…Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs or anything else—God is in this … Continue reading

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Feast of St. Matthew (September 21)

  “I often visited the Church of St. Louis of France, and I went there to contemplate the painting of ‘The Calling of St. Matthew,’ by Caravaggio. That finger of Jesus, pointing at Matthew. That’s me. I feel like him. Like … Continue reading

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

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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31 Days with Saint Ignatius

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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Hundreds of Harley riders revved up as Pope Francis blesses bikes

I am certainly not immune from the foibles of hometown proud.  Being in Wisconsin, USA, one of the international claims to fame we have is the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  This morning’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper has a great article on … Continue reading

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Candid Insights to Pope Francis’ Theology and Pastoral Approach

On June 6, 2013, Pope Francis received the presiding board of the Confederación Latinoamericana y Caribeña de Religiosos y Religiosas (CLAR) (the Latin American and Caribbean Confederation of Religious Men and Women). An unauthorized transcript of the Pope’s words was … Continue reading

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