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Praying with Scripture
By Douglas J. Leonhardt, SJ
Lectio Divina and Gospel Contemplation are two ways to pray with Scripture. Fr. Leonhardt explains these two forms of prayer...
The What-How-Why of Prayer
What is Ignatian prayer? How can I pray? Why do we pray? These questions all speak to a desire to grow closer to God....
Mary at Her Annunciation as a Model for Growing in the Virtue of Faith
By Gerald M. Fagin, SJ
From Putting on the Heart of Christ: How the Spiritual Exercises Invite Us to a Virtuous Life
Mary at her Annunciation...
Consciousness Examen
By George Aschenbrenner, SJ
From Consciousness Examen, part of the Somos Católicos series
Examen is a practice without much significance for many people in their spiritual...
Lent Resources
Lent is a season of repentance and renewal. We turn away from our sinfulness and recommit ourselves to following Jesus. Ignatian contemplation and reflective...
Best Ignatian Songs: And the Glory of the Lord
About ten days ago I went to a performance of Handel's Messiah by the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan. I do...
Faith and Action
Ignatian spirituality owes a great debt to Aristotle. Not a surprise, really--Ignatius absorbed the theology of Thomas Aquinas, who imbibed the philosophy of Aristotle...
William A. Barry, SJ
William (Bill) Barry, a distinguished spiritual director and author, was born in Worcester, MA. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1950, studied philosophy...
Advent Resources
During the four weeks of Advent, we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth through prayer and reflection. We contemplate the First Coming of...
A Spirituality of Action
One characteristic of Ignatian spirituality is its focus and commitment to action.
By Monika K. Hellwig
From An Ignatian Spirituality Reader, edited by George W. Traub,...