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A Self-Directed Retreat: To Know, To Love, To Follow Beginning with Peter's encounter with Jesus who called to him from the shores to lower his net, we continue with him as he learns from Jesus' public teachings, and watch with him as he witnesses Jesus healing power. He showed humility admitting he was a sinful man, he spoke foolishly and was quickly rebuked by Jesus. He witnessed first hand, the Mystery of the Transfiguration of Jesus, denied he knew Jesus at all, and was e

A Self Directed Retreat The Desired Grace: I pray for the following grace: A deep felt awareness and appreciation of how God has been...

Below is a guide for the 14 Rules of Discernment from St. Ignatius. For a more detailed guide, obtain The Discernment of Spirits: An...

Wisdom from the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola on how to begin an Ignatian prayer period.

Help me to see the ways I have experienced your love as a mother/father.

This method is especially appropriate for scenes from the Gospels, but also possible with other biblical narratives. 1) Begin: Consider how God looks upon you, delights in you, loves you; become aware of being in God's presence; stand for a moment, bow if you wish, then be seated comfortably for your time of prayer. 2) Preparatory Prayer: Offer to God all your will and actions, especially in this time of prayer; ask God for a specific grace that you need and desire right now