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Ignatian spirituality is a way to pray, an approach to making decisions, a point of view about God, and a practical guide to everyday life. Ignatian spirituality sees God as actively involved in the world and intimately involved with us in every moment and place.

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The Spiritual Exercises

In recent years, there has been a renewed emphasis on the Spiritual Exercises as a program for laypeople. The most common way of going through the Exercises now is a “retreat in daily life,” which involves a program of daily prayer and meetings with a spiritual director. The Exercises have also been adapted in many other ways to meet the needs of modern people. [read more . . .]

Praying with Scripture

Douglas J. Leonhardt, SJ, explains Lectio Divina and Gospel Contemplation, two ways to pray with Scripture.

Prayer to Find God in All Things

A high school student’s heartfelt prayer to find God.

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Learn About the Examen

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Check out some of the videos that explain how to pray using the Examen. [read more . . .]

Living Ignatian Spirituality Today

People inspired by Ignatian spirituality today come from varied backgrounds and demonstrate the endurance and flexibility of Ignatian spirituality as a spirituality for all times. Find articles on the Spirituality of Administration, Christian Life Communities, and Ignatian Spirituality and the Life of the Lawyer. [read more . . .]