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The R's in Returning to the Rhythm of the Relationship
During a recent spiritual direction session, a directee shared her longing to return to a regular routine in her life—particularly in...
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Prayer of Recollection: Part I Preparation and Considerations
Summary: The Prayer of Recollection – Preparation and Considerations This post introduces the Prayer of Recollection , a contemplative...
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Second Week: 1st Contemplation The Annunciation to Our Lady
Mysteries of Our Lord from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Week One (M 262) ( June 2021) Preparatory Prayer: Ask God our Lord for grace that all my intentions, actions, and operations may be directed purely to the praise and service of His Divine Majesty . (SE 46) Desire: I pray for the following grace ________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Lectio: St. Luke 1, 26–38 Announcement of the Bi
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Contemplation on the Cross to the Sepulcher
Mysteries of Our Lord from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Week 3 (M 298) ( May 31, 2021) Preparatory Prayer: Ask God our Lord for grace that all my intentions, actions, and operations may be directed purely to the praise and service of His Divine Majesty . (SE 46) Desire: I pray for the following grace ________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Lectio: The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 27 57 Wh
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An Eastertide Retreat: Following the Way of the Risen Christ
We continue to follow Jesus as He appears to the women at the tomb, His disciples, and many others. Here is where we share with His...
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What are the Spiritual Exercises and Who are They For?
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius A School of Prayer for Encountering God, who is Love loving as Self-revealed in Jesus Christ ...
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8-Day Advent Retreat: Follow The Way of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love
"As the people of Israel waited for generations for the promise of the Messiah, we share in the long preparation for the Savior’s first...
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A Particular Examine: Growing in Virtue, Overcoming Vice Through Grace
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is...
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14 Rules for Discernment of Spirits for the 1st Week of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Louis J. Puhl, SJ's translation from Original & Fr. Timothy Gallagher OMV's summary. SE 313 Rules for understanding to some extent the...
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