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The Prayer of Recollection: Part I Preparation
Preparation for Prayer of Recollection (Mental/Interior) Prayer The Prayer of Recollection “This prayer is called ‘recollection,’ because...


Gifts of the Holy Spirit: An 8-Day Retreat with St. Ignatius and St. Alphonsus
Gifts of the Holy Spirit: An 8-Day Retreat with St. Ignatius and St. Alphonsus


The Rosary Retreat: An Ignatian Way of Contemplation on the Mysteries
In praying the Rosary, we come to remember Christ, learn from him, unify with him, pray to him, and proclaim him with Mary.


An Eastertide Retreat: Following the Way of the Risen Christ
We continue to follow Jesus as He appears to the women at the tomb, His disciples, and many others. Here is where we share with His...


Ignatian Prayer Journal: To See Thee More Clearly and Love Thee More Dearly
Ignatian Prayer Journal for making an Ignatian Retreat in daily life.


What are the Spiritual Exercises and Who are They For?
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius A School of Prayer for Encountering God, who is Love loving as Self-revealed in Jesus Christ ​...


What Does a Spiritual Director Do?
What does a spiritual director do? A Catholic spiritual director helps the directee/retreatant to notice the presence and call of God in...


9 Rules of the 2nd Week of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
translated from the original by Louis J. Puhl, SJ SE 328 Further rules for understanding the different movements produced in the soul....


"Come and See" Retreat: A 10-Week Directed Retreat Journey
A 12-Week Invitational to Journey in deepening your relationship with Christ through Prayer and Reflection ​​Retreat in Everyday Life...


Catholic Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition
Catholic Spiritual Direction Spiritual Direction focuses on one's relationship with the Trinity and in one's growth in holiness through a...


What is Outline of the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life
19th Annotation Journey ​ His 40 Days  - Our 4 Weeks Preparing Our Souls - Jesus prepared 40 days in the desert after His baptism before...


St. Ignatius' Beloved Mother, Our Lady of the Way
Madonna della Strada ( Our Lady of the Way) Painting located in the Gesu Rome, Italy Our Lady of the Way Patroness of Pilgrims Prayer to...
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