Discernment
Counterfeit Consolation
We need Ignatius’s first set of rules for discernment because desolation is a common experience. We need his second set because of another unwelcome fact: consolation isn’t always what...
Something to Think About
Pentecost Astonishment
A fundamental element of Pentecost is astonishment. Our God is a God of astonishment; this we know. No one expected anything more from the disciples: after Jesus’ death they...
People
Fr. Greg Boyle Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Congratulations to Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, author of Forgive Everyone Everything, on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work at Homeboy Industries! This is the nation’s highest...
Ignatian Prayer
Anima Christi Activities
In honor of the 15th anniversary of IgnatianSpirituality.com, we’re celebrating with 15 Gifts to Celebrate 15 Years! Read the details here. Gift 2 is a pair of activities inspired...
Discernment
Going Behind What Appears
Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, says, “Discernment is to learn to go behind what appears. It’s going beyond what rationality can teach you…and...
Examen
The Examen: Prayer in Real-Time
In the Examen we encounter a God who is active in our day. Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, explains that the Examen is prayer in real-time. Listen to him speak...