Unlocking Divine Presence: A Journey of Recognition Amid Life's Challenges

Christian Living, Religious Insights, Lent and Easter, Prayer, Personal Growth, Faith and ReflectionPepe RuizNovember 27, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseRisen Lord, Recognizing Jesus, Emmaus, Spiritual Relationship, Christian Faith, Spiritual Guidance, Easter Reflection, Building Faith, Consolation in Christ, Fr. Mike French SJ

Embracing God’s Love in Our Daily Lives

Nurturing Our Personal Relationship with God's Love.

Faith and Reflection, Christian Living, Personal Growth, Relationships, Religious Insights, TransformationPepe RuizNovember 20, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseIntimate Relationship with God, St. Ignatius, Jesus as Lord, Savior, Friend, Spiritual Journey, Embracing Faith, Fr. Mike French SJ, Fr. Pepe Ruiz SJ

Finding Communion Through Life’s Crosses

Discover the Journey: From the Cross to Resurrection, Finding God's Presence in Life's Trials

Christian Living, Faith and Reflection, Personal Growth, Prayer, Relationships, Religious Insights, TransformationPepe RuizNovember 13, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseLife's Crosses, Spiritual Journey, Communion with God, Christ's Resurrection, Personal Struggles, Fr. Mike French SJ, Fr. Pepe Ruiz SJ, Faith and Vulnerability, Divine Embrace

Walking with God: Embracing Transparency and Connection

Discover the Power of Honest Conversations with God: Walking Transparently in His Presence

Christian Living, Faith and Reflection, Religious Insights, Relationships, Transformation, Spiritual PracticesPepe RuizNovember 6, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseWalking with God, Transparency with God, Spiritual Journey, Genesis Chapter 3, Adam and Eve, Fr. Mike French SJ, Christian Reflections, Divine Companionship

Opening the Door to God's Love

Experience the Unconditional Love of God: Embracing His Presence in Your Life

Faith and Reflection, Prayer, Relationships, Religious Insights, Christian Living, Transformation, Spiritual PracticesPepe RuizNovember 3, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseReconnecting with God, Unconditional Love, Jesus Knocking, Book of Revelation, Spiritual Growth, Fr. Mike French SJ, Christian Reflections, Opening Your Heart to God

Embracing Our State of Grace

Discover the Power of Embracing Grace: Finding Your True Identity in God's Love

Christian Living, Faith and Reflection, Relationships, Religious Insights, Personal Growth, Spiritual Practices, TransformationPepe RuizOctober 27, 2023State of Grace, Sacrament of Confession, God’s Love, Spiritual Growth, Will Reagan, Let You Go, St. Ignatius, Spiritual Exercises, Fr. Mike French SJ, Christian Faith

Understanding Jesus' Teaching: "By their fruits you will know them"

Fr. Mike French, SJ, dives into a powerful Gospel passage of knowing a tree by their fruits, and people by their actions. But there's a twist: this self-appraisal journey holds hidden insights.

Faith and Reflection, Christian Living, Personal Growth, Religious Insights, TransformationPepe RuizAugust 30, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseJesus' Teaching, Fruits, Spiritual Growth, Discernment, Fr. Mike French SJ, Ordinary Time

Reflecting God's Glory: Understanding Our Role in Glorifying the Divine

Through giving glory to God, we discover the joy and peace that comes from recognizing the Giver in every gift bestowed upon us.

Spiritual Practices, Religious Insights, Personal Growth, Faith and Reflection, Christian LivingPepe RuizJune 7, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseGlorifying God, Divine Presence, Joy, Peace, Fr. Mike French SJ

Exploring the Significance of the Empty Tomb: Reflections on Easter

Fr. Mike French writes about the empty tomb as an invitation to Embracing Surrender.

Christian Living, Lent and Easter, Faith and Reflection, Personal Growth, Religious InsightsPepe RuizMay 3, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseEaster Resurrection, Empty Tomb, Faith Reflections, Surrender, Fr. Mike French SJ

Reflecting on Mary's Encounter: The First Resurrection Appearance

Fr. Mike French's latest blog post is about the Resurrection. He dives into the significance of Jesus' appearance to His mother Mary and how it can give us comfort and assurance in our own lives. Don't miss out on this inspiring read!

Resurrection, Religious Insights, Faith and Reflection, Ignatian SpiritualityPepe RuizApril 26, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseMary, Resurrection, Spiritual Exercises, Ignatian Spirituality, Fr. Mike French SJ

Discover the Grace of the Angelus: A Daily Prayer of Promise

Mike French reflects on the power of daily prayer, specifically the Angelus, and how it guides them to consider the "promises of Christ." They delve into the promise in Luke 11:9, and how it is a "Blessed Assurance" but also the beginning of a conversation with Jesus, inviting them to humility and dependence on His love and providence. The post encourages readers to take time to reflect on the promises that the Lord is making to them, as it will lead to grace.

Faith and Reflection, Personal Growth, Religious Insights, Spiritual Practices, TransformationPepe RuizFebruary 1, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseAngelus, Daily Prayer, Promises of Christ, Spiritual Reflection, Fr. Mike French SJ

The Spiritual Colors of Our Lives

3 simple primary colors open the door to many others. It’s not so different in the Spiritual Life.

Faith and Reflection, Personal Growth, Religious Insights, Spiritual Practices, Serving OthersPepe RuizDecember 28, 2022Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseSpirituality, Faith, Hope, Love, Computer Science, Fr. Mike French SJ

The Pursuit of Joy: A Different Path

In search of happiness? Joy? Perhaps the greatest place to begin looking is in your own life. Is there anything you could be grateful for today?

Christian Living, Faith and Reflection, Religious InsightsPepe RuizNovember 9, 2022Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseJoy, Happiness, Gratitude, Fr. Mike French SJ, Spiritual Reflections, Christian Living, Biblical Teachings

Surrendering to God's Invitations: A Lesson from a Coffeemaker

Not a Complex manual, a Simple Picture.

Christian Living, Discipleship, Faith and Reflection, Personal Growth, Religious InsightsPepe RuizNovember 9, 2022Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseDiscernment, Surrender, Trust, Faith, Fr. Mike French SJ, Spiritual Reflections, Christian Living

Embracing Forgiveness: A Path to Peace

Forgiving myself might not be the best way of going about forgiving myself, but instead replacing that self-despair with the blessed assurance of God’s Love for me.

Christian Living, Faith and Reflection, Religious Insights, Spiritual Practices, TransformationPepe RuizOctober 5, 2022Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseForgiveness, Self-Forgiveness, Inner Peace, Spiritual Reflections, Fr. Mike French SJ, Christian Living, Encounter with Jesus

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