The Love of God: Embracing Our Humanity This Advent Season

Discover the essence of love and humility in Advent: Embracing the childlike joy and understanding of God's love by lowering oneself to their level.

Religious Insights, Christian Living, Faith and Reflection, AdventPepe RuizDecember 4, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseGod’s Love, Advent Season, Embracing Humanity, Divine Mystery, Parent-Child Relationship, Christ, Christianity, Faith, Spiritual Reflection, Christmas

Recognizing the Risen Lord in Our Lives

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

Blessed Are the Merciful: Embracing Divine and Human Mercy

Discover the Divine Mercy in Everyday Acts: Exploring the Beauty of Compassion and Kindness

Faith and Reflection, Christian Living, Personal Growth, Relationships, Prayer, Religious Insights, Spiritual Practices, TransformationPepe RuizOctober 23, 2023Montserrat Retreat HouseMercy, Divine Mercy, Human Mercy, Love of Neighbor, Samaritan, Prayer for Peace, Perfectionism, Fr. Joe Tetlow SJ, Christian Faith

Blessed Are the Meek: Embracing Strength in Humility

Unveiling Meek Strength: Discover the powerful paradox of meekness as Jesus exemplifies grace-filled hidden strength in unexpected ways. Explore the profound implications of imitating Christ's meekness, a virtue that holds its own against all odds. By Fr. Joe Tetlow, SJ

Faith and Reflection, Christian Living, Personal Growth, Relationships, Religious InsightsPepe RuizOctober 4, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseMeekness, Christian Humility, Strength in Meekness, Jesus' Teachings, Spiritual Reflections, Fr. Joe Tetlow SJ, Christian Virtues

Finding Comfort in Mourning: Insights from Fr. Joe Tetlow, S.J.

Discover how Jesus' words, "Blessed are those who mourn," take on a profound meaning beyond sorrow, offering solace in times of global turmoil and personal struggles. Join Father Joe Tetlow, SJ, as he explores the meaning behind these words, revealing a path from sadness to ultimate comfort that resonates deeply with the challenges of the present world.

Faith and Reflection, Compassion, Spiritual Practices, Mourning, ComfortPepe RuizSeptember 27, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseComfort in Mourning, Fr. Joe Tetlow SJ, Divine Empathy, Spiritual Reflections, Christian Comfort, Mourning and Hope

Embracing the Blessing of Poverty in Spirit: Insights from Fr. Joe Tetlow, S.J.

Discover the true essence of being blessed and happy in this insightful blog post by Fr. Joe Tetlow, S.J. Delve into the concept of being "poor in spirit" as Jesus taught, where gratitude transforms everything into a gift.

Christian Living, Compassion, Conflict Resolution, Faith and Reflection, Personal Growth, Religious Insights, TransformationPepe RuizSeptember 13, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HousePoverty in Spirit, Blessing, Gratitude, Fr. Joe Tetlow SJ, Spiritual Reflections, Joy in Christ

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

Exploring the Purpose of a Silent Retreat

St. Ignatius says that there are three purposes for doing a SILENT retreat. 1) From the point of view of God, 2) From our own point of view, and benefit, and 3)From the perspective of the Relationship we have with God.

Christian Living, Faith and Reflection, Personal Growth, Religious Insights, Spiritual Practices, TransformationPepe RuizAugust 9, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseSilent Retreat, Spiritual Growth, Ignatian Spirituality, Fr. Pepe Ruiz SJ, The Spiritual Exercises

Embracing Dependence: A Reflection on Divine Delight

Just as Jennifer found happiness in her baby's dependence, so does God find joy in our unwavering trust in Him—for everything, every moment of the day and night. Embracing our dependence on God becomes a source of profound delight for both us and our Creator.

Motherhood, Christian Living, Faith and Reflection, Personal Growth, Religious Insights, RelationshipsPepe RuizAugust 2, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseDivine Delight, Dependence, Motherhood, Spiritual Reflection, Fr. Joe Tetlow SJ

Overcoming Judgment and Gossip: A Path to Spiritual Growth

Gossip could be counteracted with first loving yourself.

Christian Living, Conflict Resolution, Religious Insights, Personal Growth, Spiritual PracticesPepe RuizJuly 26, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseJudgment, Gossip, Spiritual Growth, Self-Compassion, Fr. Pepe Ruiz SJ

Speaking Love: Embracing the Consequential Word

From the cherished "I love you" to the challenges of making it holy and selfless, Fr. Joe Tetlow’s blog post reveals the sacred journey of expressing love to our parents, siblings, friends, and even our enemies; and then to the one who has express his love for us first. The creator God.

Faith and Reflection, Christian Living, Personal Growth, Relationships, Religious InsightsPepe RuizJuly 5, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HouseLove, Confession, Redemption, Relationships, Fr. Joe Tetlow SJ

Embracing Our Role as Co-Creators with God

We are called to be co-creators with God, even if we can’t create from nothing.

Spiritual Practices, Transformation, Religious Insights, Personal Growth, DiscipleshipPepe RuizJune 28, 2023Montserrat Jesuit Retreat HousePope Francis, Co-Creators, Discipleship, Love, Fr. Joe Tetlow SJ

Preserving Democracy: Our Christian Duty in Turbulent Times

Amidst political turmoil, let us remember the vital link between virtuous individuals and a thriving democracy, staying true to our faith, upholding our values, and exercising our right to vote.