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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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Field Trips with Dad
Wow, this has been a busy fall season. I planned on writing more about our homeschool adventures, but I haven't been very disciplined...
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Imaginative Prayer in The Spiritual Exercises
Jesus knew how important one's imagination was, for he taught in parables – The Prodigal Son, The Widow's Mite, The Rich Young Man, The...
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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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What is Ignatian Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition services the whole person holding the balance at the threshold between prayer and everyday life.
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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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Review Your Prayer To Gather The Graces
The Review is a distinct method or spiritual exercise used in the Spiritual Exercises by which the pilgrim reflects, by oneself, on...
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