Spiritual Growth

A Holm Oak along the Camino de Santiago, symbolising a life shaped by experience and refined by God.

Shaped by Life, Refined by God

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Are we shaped more by our experiences, or by who we are from the beginning? I believe the answer is a combination of both. Each of us is created with a unique nature, personality and purpose. Scripture tells us that God knit us together in the womb. Before we had achieved anything or experienced the … Read more

Interior view of a hotel foyer in Navarrete, a location historically visited by Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Why St. Ignatius of Loyola Inspires Me: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Life

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When people ask who inspires me most, they usually expect to hear the name of a modern innovator, a thought leader, or a bestselling author. However, my answer reaches back to the 16th century. For me, that person is St. Ignatius of Loyola. Surprisingly, Ignatius wasn’t born a quiet mystic. Instead, he was a vain, ambitious … Read more