Ignatian Spirituality and Spiritual Exercises
Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, had a perspective of life, a spirituality that has thrived for hundreds of years. Ignatian Spirituality is centered around the belief that the divine can be found in all things, action oriented, focused on self-awareness, inner-directed, adapting, and experiential.
Online Adaptations of the Spiritual Exercises
- An Ignatian Prayer Adventure - Kevin O' Brien, S.J.
- Online Adaptation of the Spiritual Exercises - Creighton University
Jesuit A-Z
- The Spiritual Exercises
- External Resource: Spiritual Exercise: the text - Elder Mullan, S.J.
Videos
- Consolation and Desolation Video
- Examination of Conscience Video
- Ignatian Spirituality and Prayer: God's Presence Video
- Ignatian Spirituality and Prayer: Friendship with God Video
- Ignatian Spirituality and Prayer: Love Calls Us to Action Video
- Introduction : Intro to the Spiritual Exercises Video
- Freedom : Intro to the Spiritual Exercises Video
- First Principle and Foundation : Intro to the Spiritual Exercises Video
- The First Week : Intro to the Spiritual Exercises Video
- The Second Week : Intro to the Spiritual Exercises Video
- The Third and Fourth Week : Intro to the Spiritual Exercises Video
- Ignatian Spirituality: The World is Charged with the Grandeur of God Video
- Ignatian Spirituality and Sexuality Video
- Keeping Ignatian Heritage Alive Video
- Mass of the Holy Spirit and the Mission Video
Dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises
Video Lecture Series by Howard Gray, S.J., Georgetown University
- Lecture 1: Presupposition and Introductory Annotations Video
- Lecture 2: Principle and Foundation Video
- Lecture 3: Dynamic, Graces, Direction Video
- Lecture 4: Kingdom Meditation and Infancy of Christ Video
- Lecture 5: Defining Discipleship with Christ Video
- Lecture 6: Public Ministry of Christ Video
- Lecture 7: Making an Election in the Context of the Exercises Video
- Lecture 8: Passion and Death of Jesus Video
- Lecture 9: Resurrection Video
- Lecture 10: Contemplation to Attain Divine Love Video
Quotes
Prayers
Additional Resources
Featured Resources
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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Understanding Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality
Ever wonder how to describe Ignatian and Jesuit Spirituality? This brochure written by Br. Darrell Burns, S.J. does just that. Providing a contemporary description of the tradition, it is an ideal resource for new students, faculty, and staff.
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Ignatian Spirituality is...
This 20-page photo rich primer reflects on key characteristics of Ignatian spirituality, including an introduction to the Spiritual Exercises and the Daily Examen.
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