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Ignatian Examen Models To Deepen Our Prayer
The Examen is a prayer of daily reflection developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola more than five hundred years ago. It can help us see God’s h
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14 Rules for Discernment of Spirits for the 1st Week of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
14 Rules for Discernment of Spirits: Louis J. Puhl, SJ's translation from Original & Fr. Timothy Gallagher OMV's summary.
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Prayers by St. Ignatius of Loyola
Prayers composed by St. Ignatius of Loyola.
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First Principle & Foundation From The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
In beginning the Spiritual Exercises, St Ignatius invites us to first pray over the 1st Principle and Foundation.
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A 14 Rule Guide To Discernment of Spirits
Below is a guide for the 14 Rules of Discernment from St. Ignatius. For a more detailed guide, obtain The Discernment of Spirits: An...
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The Examen: An Ignatian Prayer To See Christ Anew
The Awareness Examen is a prayer of daily reflection based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
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Recommended Books About Ignatian Spirituality
Recommended reading list for St. Ignatius, Ignatian Spirituality, Discernment and the Spiritual Exercises.
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St. Ignatius' Rules For Thinking With The Church
"The following rules should be observed to foster the true attitude of mind we ought to have in the church militant" Ignatius Loyola,...
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