Seeking Silence
“What you seek is seeking you.” ― Rumi Silence calls to me. There’s an oxymoron for you. Here’s another one: Thomas Keating says that silence is “God’s first language.” I automatically equate language...
View ArticleThe Call of Inspiration
by Andrea Noel What are you inspired to do? What is that thing inside your soul that you must do, create, be, write, or share with the world? What is that thing that just will not go away no matter how...
View ArticleCan We “Rule-Out” the Dream?
“I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther...
View ArticleThe Power of Release: Getting Rid of “Stuff”
Several years ago, I never missed an episode of Clean House starring comedienne Niecy Nash. Ms. Nash helped homeowners recognize the benefit of parting with excess and useless possessions. She endowed...
View ArticleFrom Here to There
Someone is praying me to another path. My path at Loyola has ended its long loving curve in my life. Finding my way here was an adventure in miracles. Most of those miracles occurred behind my back and...
View ArticleHope-FULL
Psychologist Irvin Yalom stated that one of the most important agents of change that the therapist can use to assist the client is the instillation of hope. While I am not an expert in the process, I...
View ArticleHow does Meditation influence the development of the Mind, Body, & Spirit:...
Meditation and Human Development Research Team Openings Meditation has long been a divisive conversation in interfaith discussions. There are some who believe meditation opens the mind and spirit to be...
View ArticleChange
by Nicole Snyder Change is a part of life. Weather changes. Last week it was warm and dry, this week it is cold and rainy. Seasons change. Summer is gone and fall is here with its red, orange, and...
View ArticleTo Withdraw and Draw Inward
by Andrea Noel Spiritual retreat’s offer us an opportunity to withdraw from the routine of our busy lives, inviting us to go within and bring focus to the heart and soul. A spiritual retreat should...
View ArticleSet the World on Fire
“Set the World on Fire” – The Reverend Brian F. Linnane, S.J., Ph.D. Graduation Day!! I had looked forward to that day since my very first class at Loyola and what a glorious day it was! Sharing that...
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