The Ignatian Exercises

The Ignatian Exercises were written in the 1500's by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, aka/The Jesuits. They are a form of prayer, often called a retreat, that engages the use of scripture reading and prayer to encounter Jesus through the Gospels. They are offered in the 18th Annotation (10 weeks) or the 19th Annotation (32 weeks). Although it sounds like a Bible Study or devotional, it's really more of an experience, a movement towards The Trinity, a deepening of your understanding of God's love for you and what will come from that understanding.

Are the Ignatian Exercises the right next step for your faith journey?

In a way I wonder if you haven't already answered that question by being here on this page....you're curious and humble. Two qualities highly recommended for embarking on The Exercises. Here are a few other questions to consider:

• Are my spiritual practices feeling stale or have they become so routinized that I've become bored or disconnected?
• Even though I consider my relationship with Jesus a priority, do I have a sense I'm missing something deeper or more personal?
• Are you longing for something more in your relationship with God?
• Am I at a crossroads in my faith or life and seeking a discerning guide to process my desires with God?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, perhaps considering The Ignatian Exercises is for you.