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The Colloquy : Lifting our Hearts and Minds to God
In the Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius of Loyola suggests we close our prayer period with a conversation, which he calls a 'Colloquy'.
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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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To Know My Purpose : Praying with the Principle & Foundation
To Know My Purpose: Praying With The 1st Principle & Foundation
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What are the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola?
The Spiritual Exercises are for those who desire to have a deep intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, to be freed from disorders and attachments with a heartfelt knowledge as the beloved sinner, and to flourish in discovering their true identity, mission, and place in the world through grateful loving service.
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The Kiddos Figured Out My Weakness & Now We're In a Wardrobe.
Just like that, I was in Narnia again. This time, I was with my children; we were exploring the beauty of the mysterious wood and the conspi
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Beginning an Ignatian Prayer Period
St. Ignatius offers us a framework as we venture off into entering into Mysteries in a personal encounter and discovery of the Word of God.
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Prayers by St. Ignatius of Loyola
Prayers composed by St. Ignatius of Loyola.
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5 Tips For Prayer From St. Ignatius of Loyola
The following guidelines of St. Ignatius help to develop a rhythm and pace for prayer which can be adjusted as the retreat goes on.
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