Jesuit Identity Terms: A Deeper Dive
A list of resources for Jesuit Identity terms.
Cura Personalis
Latin meaning, "care for the [individual] person".
- Cura Personalis: Some Ignatian Inspirations, by Barton T. Geger, S.J.
Communal Discernment
A spiritual approach to group decision-making
- An 8 Step of Process to Communal Decision Making - Debra Mooney, PhD
- An Ignatian Prayer for Decision-Making Meetings - Debra Mooney, PhD
- Toward Communal Discernment: Some Practical Suggestions - William A. Barry, S.J.
Discernment
A process for making choices.
- Personal Discernment - Debra Mooney, PhD
- Studies in the Spirituality of Jesuits: Ignatian Discernment - John Carroll Futrell, S.J.
- A Tradition in Common - Michael Sheeran, S.J.
Magis
Latin for "more".
- What Magis Really Means and Why It Matters - Barton T. Geger, S.J.
- "All for the Greater Glory of God": Was St. Ignatius Irrational? - Daniel A. Dombrowski
Set the World on Fire
- “Set the world on fire”? Sorry, St. Ignatius never said that (or these other famous Jesuit quotes) - Barton T. Geger, S.J.
Featured Resources
An Ignatian Journal
This handsome, spiral-bound "undated" planner is perfect for faculty, staff, and students alike. Its pages include quotes, illustrations, and reflections. Use it for your daily schedule or journaling.
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The Examen
The Examen, a prayer of awareness that Ignatius of Loyola taught in his Spiritual Exercises, helps one notice God's presence in our daily lives. This modern adaptation invites reflection upon five points for spiritual thanksgiving, grace, and introspection.
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Communal Discernment Prayer Card
A pack of 10 laminated, double-sided prayer cards with the purpose of guiding Ignatian communal discernment. One side features the Prayer to Open a Meeting, the other side features an 8-step approach to spiritual group decision-making.
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