The Spanish verb Ignatius used in the Contemplatio, alcanzar, means not "to attain" but "to catch up to," revealing the exercise as an invitation to close a distance rather than reach a static goal. Because God has already been moving toward humanity in love, prayer becomes the act of running to catch up with a closeness that was in motion long before it was noticed.

The Spanish verb Ignatius used in the Contemplatio, alcanzar, means not "to attain" but "to catch up to," revealing the exercise as an invitation to close a distance rather than reach a static goal. Because God has already been moving toward humanity in love, prayer becomes the act of running to catch up with a closeness that was in motion long before it was noticed.

On the Heels of Love

Use the five keys of discernment to find clarity and direction in all your decisions.

Use the five keys of discernment to find clarity and direction in all your decisions.

The 5 Keys of Discernment

We are all seekers, longing for inner peace and purpose. What if we already had what we were seeking all along?

We are all seekers, longing for inner peace and purpose. What if we already had what we were seeking all along?

Seeking What I Already Have

Pope Francis' recent catechises on discernment offers some helpful perspectives on Ignatian decision-making, including the importance of time, setbacks, desire, and self-knowledge.

Pope Francis' recent catechises on discernment offers some helpful perspectives on Ignatian decision-making, including the importance of time, setbacks, desire, and self-knowledge.

Pope Francis on Discernment

Why do we "strive" for holiness as if it's something to attain? Holiness should not create separateness, but unity.

Why do we "strive" for holiness as if it's something to attain? Holiness should not create separateness, but unity.

Holiness is Silly

Enter into the mystery of this Advent's gospel readings using imaginative prayer.

Enter into the mystery of this Advent's gospel readings using imaginative prayer.

Imagine Advent - Fourth Sunday

Imagine Advent - Third Sunday

Imagine Advent - Second Sunday

Imagine Advent - First Sunday

Jesus says the kingdom of God cannot be observed. Then what about finding God in all things?

Jesus says the kingdom of God cannot be observed. Then what about finding God in all things?

God's Kingdom is Found Within

Andy reflects on the essential of love, in The Contemplatio podcast from Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Atlanta. Subscribe to The Contemplatio <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contemplatio/id1507861576">here</a>.

Andy reflects on the essential of love, in The Contemplatio podcast from Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Atlanta. Subscribe to The Contemplatio here.

Andy reflects on the essential of love, in The Contemplatio podcast from Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Atlanta. Subscribe to The Contemplatio <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contemplatio/id1507861576" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Love is the Common Denominator

This podcast hopes to find God in all things, mulling over questions about God from an Ignatian perspective, reflecting on scripture, and being attentive to how God permeates the moments of our exciting and mundane life.

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