by Bishop Robert Barron July 23, 2019. Reflections: Finding God in All Things. reflection as occurring in a cycle: one moves from planning, to the action itself, to evaluation, ... Ignatius, as is well known, spoke of finding God in all things. We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship. Sample Reflection All Things Bright and Beautiful He has made everything beautiful in its time. I know, call me weird, but there is so much to say about Yoda especially his wisdom. Reflection On St. Ignatius Loyola and His Legacy "Finding God In All Things" By Fr. Usually, I feel about as spiritually sensitive as a bag of hammers. I never look at the pansies lining the Hoval and think, these were created out of God’s love for me. But finding God in the boring parts of life is easier said than done. The examen is a period of self-reflection, a time where we can look back into every aspect of our day and search for the ways in which God was present. I hope to share some of my delayed and compiled insights from this season and where God has been hard at work. Rather, as Thomas Aquinas taught, God is in all things, “by essence, presence, and power.” And mind you, since God is endowed with intellect, will, and freedom, he is never dumbly present, but always personally and intentionally present, offering something of himself to us. Finding God in All Things. Missioning Mass for Faculty and Staff of Xavier School. Posted on June 28, 2012 by Tim. We who have grown up in a pluralistic world have seen good … Reflection: Finding God. We have been created and designed with a Body and Soul. When I watch this episode, nothing is impossible when it comes to… By Bill McGarvey November 3, 2009. Everything that exists is born of God’s love for us. But what does it mean? Since that time five years ago, I can only point to two other instances where God, by means of His Grace, made His presence known to me, and neither of those experiences were in natural settings. Recognize them for what they are as a result of grace. If I ignore his wisdom, this is where I will fail. But then I remind myself that faith involves trust. The air was pleasantly warm and dry, and the crickets were chirping in the bushes lining the street. I do not routinely feel God’s presence in my life: I do not feel His presence every time I step outside into the sunshine, nor do I get the warm-fuzzies every time I see the pansies outside of Hogan. By embracing them in love, we embrace the Cross. —Ecclesiastes 3:11 . Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things. Communications and Donor Relations. Search This Blog. I now see that God hadn’t shifted the world; He had shifted me within the world. James Martin, S.J tells a story about “meeting God” in an apartment in Stanford, Ct. while watching television at the end of a long day. Assistant Vice President He had touched my heart and shifted my perspective, so that I could begin to see and respond to His love at work in creation. Finding God in all Things. Something to think about | To speak about finding God in all things is to admit that no doctrine, no tradition and no Scripture can exhaust the mystery that is God. At the same time, my surroundings seemed to shift slightly—I can’t quite describe it, but it felt as if everything had physically trembled and fallen into place, whereas before it had all been slightly off-kilter. Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. In our provinces, people can experience the Spiritual Exercises at our retreat centers and the “retreat in everyday life” in our parishes and schools. Daily reflections for prayer, growth in the spiritual life, and good prayer sources. We go forth into the world as contemplatives in action, discerning God’s desire for our lives here, now, and acting on God’s invitation. To begin with, then, St. Ignatius tells us in his Spiritual Exercises that “Love consists in a mutual communication between two persons.” When this mutual communication is between myself and God, I can know with certainty that God loves me. “Finding God in all things” is the catchphrase of Ignatian spirituality. He has given me the freedom to “find Him in all things.” It is then entirely up to me whether I choose to freely reciprocate or freely reject His love. Even in the movies. All I need to do is glance over my left shoulder to witness the chameleon sunset over Smithson Field. For example, he is working in the heavens, elements, plants, fruits, cattle, and all the rest—giving them their existence, conserving them, concurring with their vegetative and sensitive activities, and so forth.” St. Ignatius makes it clear that God’s labor in keeping creation in being is done “for me.” He had each one of us personally in mind when He made reality. Your reflection will be posted anonymously. Jos VM Welie, President, Academics at Jesuit Universities and Schools and Professor, Center for Health Policy and Ethics , Creighton University Follow. - Taja Wilson "The really happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour." Ignatian spirituality offers several ways for us to find God in all things, but the examen is the one I feel is most important in finding God in daily life. Perspectives. Do not think that hardships deal you a poor quality of life. It was the summer before my senior year, and I was out for a walk with my dog. Abstract. The Guide to a Culture Shaped by Faith. Change can be a source of bitter stagnation or embraced as a source of creative good. This Sunday, as a Jesuit parish, we are celebrating the feast of St Ignatius of Loyola. Loyola Press is a Catholic publisher offering 3-Minute Retreat, books, ministry resources, articles, and educational program support. Our Lord makes it clear that we should not expect or demand profound spiritual experiences. Nature, God and joy—that was as far as the reflective process went. Walking today, I saw the most gorgeous bright blue butterfly, floating through the air on its gossamer wings. Now, through the words of St. Ignatius, I can begin to see meaning behind the experience. Monday, 16 th Week; 20 July 2020. Finding God in All Things is a nine-month retreat experience for those who seek a deeper experience of the Sacred in everyday life. As Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. I may not be aware of it, but He is everywhere and holding everything in being. "By approaching all situations in life with the purest of intentions, we truly allow ourselves to seek and find God in all things." Finding God in All Things. And now, the distinctive ‘plunk’ of a metal bat whacking a baseball punctuates every few moments, reminding me that there are students nearby enjoying the gifts that the James J. Maguire ’58 Campus have given our community. by Laura Stepovich Tramonte, Nada '11 and Katherine '16 When I received my reflection quote, I had to put it on the back burner as a friend had passed away and my sister and I were asked to do one of the eulogies at the funeral. The more a soul loves, the more it longs, the more it hopes, the more it finds.”. Emily Schumacher-Novak, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, said the retreat will focus on Saint Ignatius’s concept of Examine.“It’s a short prayer and reflection that is a… Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! The first time that I truly felt God’s personal love for me was in high school. Carolyn Vivaldi, M.S. And by embracing the Cross, we love God all the more. This happens in three ways: Monthly Saturday morning gatherings at the Franciscan Spirituality Center. If you would like to share a story about where you found God please send it to us. Then I saw a precious squirrel running through the grass with a nut in his mouth. I imagine that if I found God in all people, I would be less quick to judge and more quick to accompany others on their journey. (Please note: the September and May gatherings are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Daily emails that foster a commitment to prayer and reflection in everyday life. Such an endeavour begins by first being attentive to how God … As you continue to be aware of God’s awareness of you you’ll find that God not only wants to know about your feelings, God wants to actually experience them. While many of us have heard that idea, we rarely stop to ponder it. Watch Queue Queue. Here are five ways (aside from the Examen) to find God in all things. They are opportunities for holiness and for an increase in the reception of the Mercy of God. Not being spiritually sensitive all the time isn’t a bad thing; trusting that our Lord exists and loves me personally, even when I don’t feel it, is essential to a strong faith. Chuck Colson, Dallas Willard, Nancy Pearcey, Kelly Kullberg, Lael Arrington and more. Reflections. You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God. Recording these moments of finding God in our experience can help us to cultivate gratitude and an increased spirit of generosity to others. St. Ignatius Loyola. “Finding God in all things” is the catchphrase of Ignatian spirituality. Join us on Facebook! Part of my training is to find God in all things. I’m filled with gratitude because God found me…here at Saint Joseph’s. Document Type . Saturday, August 13, 2016. These moments – and many others I recall – remind me of a beautiful quote by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, S.J. I won’t try to predict how many moments like these God will choose to give me, but it probably isn’t many. These are short reflections shared by people who are seeking God in all things. Micro-Awareness—This is not just trying to be aware of the present moment, but rather letting each small action you take become your primary purpose in the moment. I remind myself of the words of Samuel and St. John—that God loves me, and that God is not a liar. 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