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Belief in the resurrection implies the courage to ‘take up one’s cross’ and the determination to ‘live a new life’ writes theologian, and Catholic priest Tomas Halik.

Only when the event, of which the Easter story speaks, transforms our existence does it become ‘good news’ for us, words ‘full of life and strength’.  

May the experience of this Easter, be a challenge to live anew, the gospel message of ‘greater love.’

Greater Love

“What is our life if we do not have time to recall God’s loving gaze? More than merely recalling, we ask for the grace to reflect on the power of that gaze: God’s desire to draw us ever closer.” Christine Webb and Peter Webb reflect on the grace to surrender to God’s greater love.

Recognise the different Spirits moving - Discernment and Spiritual Conversation

…spiritual conversation. and discernment in common (are) grounded in prayer. They require that time is spent in prayer with God to listen to what the Spirit is saying and recognise the different spirits moving…” Rob Morris SJ writes on these fundamental characteristics of Ignatian Spirituality.

When God Gets Cranky - Two Amazing Things You Learn

Michael Hansen SJ tells us a story of how our senses are a rich source of wisdom for our ongoing discernment. 

Would you like to learn, pray, and enjoy the Ignatian ‘Prayer of the Five Senses’? 

Join us for our coming online convocation in May, IM24 SONG OF THE SENSES, where for five days, with a different sense each day, we will do just that.

Prayer and Spiritual Conversation, Tools for Discernment

We bring you guidelines and resources developed and complied by JISA’s Ian Cribb SJ and Michael Hansen SJ on Prayer and Spiritual Conversation as tools for discernment.