Grace: An intimate knowledge of our Lord, Who has called me, that I might love Him more and follow Him more closely. Text for Prayer: John 1: 31-51 Reflection: The Apostles who were called to follow Jesus are well described by the motto of Pope Francis: miserando atque eligendo (“miserable yet chosen”).  None of the… Read more »

Grace: An intimate knowledge of our Lord, Who has become man for me, that I may love Him more and follow Him more closely. Texts for Prayer: Mt 4.18-22, Mk 1.16-20, Lk 5.1-11, or Jn 1.35-51 Reflection: One of the most striking things about all of the passages about the calling of the first disciples is the fact that… Read more »

Grace: An intimate knowledge of our Lord, Who has become man for me, that I may love Him more and follow Him more closely. Texts for Prayer: Matthew 4.18-22, Mark 1.16-20, Luke 5.1-11, or John 1.35-51 Reflection: We begin the Exercises by contemplating our sins, and how God’s love calls us to reform our ways. But the… Read more »

Grace: an intimate knowledge of our Lord, Who has become man for me, that I may love Him more and follow Him more closely. Texts for Prayer: Matthew 4.18-22, Mark 1.16-20, Luke 5.1-11, or John 1.35-51 Reflection: During the “First Week” of the Exercises, we heard Christ’s call to repentance and reformation of life.  In… Read more »