“Blessed are those who live in the present moment, for they will see God in all things.” If I had been there when the Beatitudes were written, I would have asked for this to be included. To me, living in the present moment is as important a virtue as meekness, peacemaking, mercy, and all the … Read more
TYSON FURY’s brutal knockout against Deontay Wilder was perfectly captured from the ring. Some fans even say it shows the moment the Gypsy King stole his rival’s SOUL. 4th Tyson Fury KO against Deontay Wilder was perfectly caught from the ring Fury has dramatically concluded his trilogy series with Wilder with one round remaining after … Read more
I read through essays my students submitted in response to the assignment of spending an hour outdoors, undisturbed by phones or to-do lists. They write about the vortex of stimuli that rush through their over-busy minds. You write about memories that have surfaced: of times at home with parents, grandparents or siblings, playing on the … Read more
Frederick Douglass, a well-known abolitionist and preacher known for his mastery of language and prose, remains a prominent figure in the annals of history for his longstanding battle against the practice of slavery in America. Prior to his campaign against slavery and his fight for African American equality, Douglass was in bondage. He was enslaved … Read more
Spread the love and make the world a better place! You may have heard of the many benefits of living in the now. When you are living in the present moment, you will not be bothered by the numerous pressures on the mind. To be in the present moment, or referred to as the “here … Read more
Shanann Watts’ mother said she knew something terrible had happened to her even before the Colorado woman and mother was reported missing. Last year, Sandy Rzucek remembered waking her slightly from her sleep and she sat up in bed. “I heard the Holy Spirit say ‘Shanann’,” she said, and whispered the name. “I felt the … Read more
Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, of Creighton University, opens his cannonball moment with the words: “A sad experience made me the happiest person in the world.” His godfather’s funeral took him to a Catholic church for the first time. where something in the sermon gave him consolation. Check out the video below with Saint-Jean explaining his cannonball … Read more
Editor’s note: Throughout July we are celebrating 31 days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles available here, this month’s posts will examine dotMagi’s cannonball moments – moments that changed the course of a life, just as a cannonball hit the life of St. Ignatius … Read more
Charles Leclerc had a disastrous weekend in Monaco. The Monegasse seemed to be heading for pole at its home Grand Prix, but got stuck in the wall and didn’t even want to start on Sunday. Nevertheless, he was present at the award ceremony, and his team boss praised himself very much for it. Leclerc set … Read more
Editor’s note: Throughout July we are celebrating 31 days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian articles available here, this month’s posts will examine dotMagi’s cannonball moments – moments that changed the course of a life, just as a cannonball hit the life of St. Ignatius … Read more