People of Hope: Recent Episodes
Ignatius House
Join the pastoral staff of Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center for conversations on finding life and joy through the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Jessica Teague reflects on 1 John 4:7-21. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Psalm 42:1-11. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
We begin a new series of reflections drawing from the wisdom and teachings of Christian mystics. Each week a quotation from one of these mystics will be featured alongside the scripture reading. This week, Maria Cressler reflects on Song of Solomon 2:8-17. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on John 8:31-36. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Theresa Johnson reflects on 1 Corinthians 1:20-31. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kathy Holman reflects on Luke 12:13-21. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Peter Fink, SJ reflects on Mark 10:35-45. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on Luke 6:27-36. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Brent Otto, SJ reflects on Matthew 16:24-26. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
We begin a new series of reflections on The Paradox of Faith. Andy Otto reflects on Matthew 20:1-16. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Revelation 21:1-4. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Isaiah 40:28-31. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Terresa Ford reflects on Acts 2:42-47. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on James 2:14-17. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Matthew 14:22-33. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Isaiah 58:6-11. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Exodus 14:10-14. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
We begin a new thematic series of reflections on Our Journey of Faith. Fr. Peter Fink, SJ reflects on Genesis 12:1-9. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Matthew 26:26-29. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Carl McColman reflects on Matthew 17:1-9. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Meg Albertini reflects on Matthew 4:12-17. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Rizza Bella Hohenstern reflects on John 2:1-11. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kimi Nettuno reflects on Matthew 3:13-17. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Luke 2:22-35. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Beth Laury reflects on Psalm 8. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Jennifer Batka reflects on Matthew 1:18-25. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Genesis 1:1-5. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on John 1:1-14. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Luke 1:39-45. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
This week we begin a new series on Jesus' earthly journey beginning with his conception at the Annunciation. Paula Whatley Matabane reflects on Luke 1:26-38. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on John 8:12-20. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Terresa Ford reflects on John 10:1-18. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on Matthew 8:1-17. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Matthew 5:1-12. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Luke 4:16-21 in a new series on the many roles of Jesus in Scripture. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kelly Marriott reflects on Ephesians 6:10-18. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Alison Umminger Mattison reflects on Galatians 5:16-26. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Terrie Thamer reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:8-18. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Jim Stormes, SJ reflects on Galatians 5:13-14. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on 1 Corinthians 12:12-26. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Marian Monahan reflects on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on Ephesians 2:4-10. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Lisa Persons reflects on Romans 5:1-5. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
We begin a new series of reflections that contemplate the many themes from St. Paul's letters in the New Testament. Brent Otto, SJ reflects on 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Colossians 3:23-24 You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Rizza Bella Hohenstern reflects on Galatians 5:13-15. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on 2 Corinthians 3:12-18. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Jim Fleming, SJ reflects on James 1:5-8. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Peter Fink, SJ reflects on Psalm 42:1-2. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Sattefield reflects on Psalm 62:5-8. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Bill Noe, SJ reflects on Philippians 4:6-9. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto launches a new set of reflections on Ignatian spirituality. This week he reflects on Acts 17:24-28. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Julia Maloney reflects on Philippians 4:10-13. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Jim Fleming, SJ reflects on Matthew 11:28-30. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Bill Noe, SJ reflects on Luke 5:17-26. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
C. Kay Fuino reflects on Romans 12:9-21. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Ephesians 4:25-32. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Paula Whatley Matabane reflects on James 5:7-11. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on Philippians 4:6-9. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on the Fruit of the Spirit, joy, and Psalm 96:11-12. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
We begin a new theme on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Andy Otto reflects on the fruit of Love and Matthew 5:43-48. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Terresa Ford reflects on Exodus 19:1-6. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Bill Noe, SJ reflects on Philippians 3:12-16. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Romans 7:14-25. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Brent Otto reflects on Isaiah 11:6-9. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on Matthew 17:1-8. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Matthew 5:43-48. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Ephesians 2:17-24. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Jim Fleming, SJ reflects on Mark 12:38-44. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kathy Hoffman reflects on Luke 10:25-37. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on John 17:1-11. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Ephesians 3:14-19. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Terresa Ford reflects on Romans 14:1-6. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on Mark 12:28-34. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maureen Ingalls reflects on John 15:1-11. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Bill Noe, SJ reflects on John 14:8-14. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Psalm 130. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Jim Stormes, SJ reflects on Philippians 4:4-7. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Song of Solomon 1:2-4. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Jeremiah 31:10-14. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on 1 Timothy 6:17-19. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Michele Berrell Treadway reflects on Matthew 19:16-26. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Acts 3:1-10. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on 1 Corinthians 13. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Fr. Bill Noe, SJ reflects on John 10:11-18. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Jim Fleming, SJ reflects on Matthew 27:45-56. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on John 17:20-24. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
C. Kay Fuino reflects on Matthew 9:9-13. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Luke 4:16-30. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on 1 Corinthians 12:12-26. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Matthew 13:1-9. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Our next several weeks of scriptures and reflections are shifting to the theme of God's kingdom. This week, Bill Noe, SJ reflects on James 2:1-8. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on Psalm 8. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Peter Fink, SJ reflects on Philippians 2:1-11. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on James 2:14-26. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Psalm 139:1-10. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kelly Marriott reflects on Matthew 6:5-16. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Maria Cressler reflects on James 5:13-15. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Romans 12:9-21. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Psalm 34:11-22. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Peter Fink, SJ reflects on Romans 8:18-27. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Kay Satterfield reflects on Ephesians 4:25-32. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Alison Umminger Mattison reflects on 1 Peter 4:7-11. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Andy Otto reflects on Colossians 3:12-17. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: https://bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Fr. Peter Fink, SJ reflects on Ephesians 5:6-14. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: https://bit.ly/TheContemplatio
John Monroe reflects on Ezekiel 36:24-28. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: https://bit.ly/TheContemplatio
Sarah Otto reflects on Romans 10:9-15. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: https://bit.ly/TheContemplatio.
Beginning on Wednesday, People of Hope will transform into The Contemplatio, a weekly prayer podcast with scripture and a reflection from one of Ignatius House's spiritual directors. You can subscribe to the email version here: bit.ly/thecontemplatio
How do we explain the death and resurrection of Christ to children? This month we invited Ann Garrido into conversation about the spiritual lives of children. Ann is is Associate Professor of Homiletics and Director of Spiritual Formation for the at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis and a formation leader with the U.S. National Association of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
You can read Ann's article on reading the Resurrection narratives to children at http://cctheo.org/news/resurrection-narratives/
Ann referenced the Children's Illustrated Bible by Selina Hastings and Eric Thomas.
Learn more about Ann's work and books at anngarrido.com.
The Third Week of the Spiritual Exercises is the story of Jesus' journey to the cross. How does this narrative fit with our Lenten practices and bring us closer to Jesus? Andy, Sarah, and Fr. Peter unpack this mystery of Ignatius' Exercises and the Christian story.
A huge topic for a 30-minute podcast, but why not? We did just celebrate Valentine's Day. Maria Cressler and Bill Noe, SJ join Andy Otto to scratch the surface of love from an Ignatian and Christian perspective—and beyond just romantic love.
Ignatius imagines us as co-laborers with Jesus, working with him side-by-side in the vineyard of the kingdom. Andy, Kay, and former staff member Fr. Brent Otto, SJ, unpacks this Ignatian idea.
As we celebrate the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas we explore the Ignatian concept of finding God in all things with a focus on the body. Ignatian-trained yoga instructors Cathy Crosby and Kimi Nettuno discuss this with Andy Otto.
Why is gratitude so central to Ignatian spirituality? It's all about the gifts. Andy chats with Maria Cressler and Fr. Bill Noe, SJ about thanksgiving.
What does it mean to do "God's will"? Fr. Peter, Sarah, and Andy talk about the Ignatian understanding of this concept and the role of the True Self in our journey with God. Our past episodes on indifference and desire will be helpful listens, too.
What is the concept of Ignatian "indifference"? There are many names for it: detachment, freedom, letting go, being at a balance... Living into it can transform your spiritual life. Maria, Kay, and Andy discuss this principle.
Ignatius knew that our deep desires propel us forward in the Christian journey. Sarah, Fr. Bill, and Andy discuss the Ignatian concept of desire and how it relates to our spiritual life.
Ignatius called himself "the Pilgrim", but what is pilgrimage? Maria, Kay, and Andy talk about how pilgrimage is a journey to know one's self better and to know Jesus better. And the journey leads to love.
What does it mean when Ignatius says we can speak to Jesus like a friend? As we begin this Ignatian year, we talk about the depth of companionship and intimacy with God that Ignatius is inviting us to.
Sarah Otto speaks with Fr. Peter Fink, SJ and Maria Cressler about St. Ignatius' devotion to Mary and the topic of motherhood, which we specially honor together each May.
Maria Cressler and Fr. Joe Lingan, SJ speak to Andy Otto about finding hope in life's various transitions.
Fr. Joe Lingan, SJ and Sarah Otto talk about the joy of the incarnation with Andy Otto.
Fr. Brent Otto, SJ and Lauren Morton speaks with Andy Otto about finding joy in community, especially during the pandemic.
Fr. Brent Otto, SJ shares about finding joy in community, especially during the pandemic.
Fr. Peter Fink, SJ and Maria Cressler join Andy Otto to discuss liturgy and how the pandemic is shifting our experience and expression of communal prayer.
Fr. Peter Fink, SJ speaks about liturgy and how the pandemic is shifting our experience and expression of communal prayer.
Marguerite Doctor and Andrew Schoppe joins Andy Otto to discuss how the Holy Spirit brings healing and joy.
Andy Otto speaks with Fr. Joe Lingan, SJ and Kay Satterfield about finding joy in the Ignatian tradition of discernment and decision-making.
Andy Otto speaks about finding joy in the Ignatian tradition of discernment and decision-making.
Fr. Joe Lingan, SJ and Sr. Susan Arcaro, r.c. join Andy Otto to talk about finding joy in religious life.
Fr. Joe Lingan, SJ and Sr. Susan Arcaro, r.c. talk about finding joy in religious life.
Tara La Bouff, Fr. Peter Fink, SJ and Andy Otto talk about finding joy (and God) in nature.
Fr. Peter Fink, SJ offers some personal thoughts about finding joy (and God) in nature.
Cathi Spornick speaks with Andy Otto and Fr. Joe Lingan, SJ about finding joy in the midst of the grief.
Cathi Spornick shares about her experience of finding joy in the midst of the grief of losing her husband.
Kay Satterfield, Sarah Otto, and Andy Otto reflect on the joys and struggles of parenting.
Kay Satterfield, Sarah Otto, and Andy Otto reflect on the joys and struggles of parenting.
Fr. Joe Lingan, SJ, Maria Cressler, and Andy Otto reflect on the theology and meaning of joy.