Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
What are the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius?
St. Ignatius of Loyola created the Spiritual Exercises in the 16th century. There are many ways to engage in the spiritual exercises (as you can see below), but one of the most common is to do a “retreat in everyday life" (the 19th annotated version). The person commits to one hour of daily prayer, meeting weekly with a spiritual director, a process that lasts roughly 6-10 months. This is SUCH a transforming journey if one is committed to the process.
The Gift of the Spiritual Exercises:
Recognize the voices of the enemy, yourself, and God
Grow in discernment
Learn and grow in how to pray with scripture
Growth in your spiritual life
Who would benefit from the Spiritual Exercises?
People serious about their spiritual life
People who desire to grow spiritually
People who are discerning a big life change
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19th Annotated Version
A version of the Spiritual Exercises designed for people who cannot be away for the 30-day Spiritual Exercises retreat. Comprised of daily prayer, daily reading of scripture, and weekly spiritual direction.
Requirements for 19th annotated version
First, that a person desires a deeper relationship with Christ
Second, it helps if a person has had some prior experience of prayer, meditation, and working with a spiritual director
Third, an initial interview and questionnaire with a director to see if the person is ready to make a serious commitment to the exercises.
The Process for 19th annotated version
You begin the exercises at a time that it suitable for you and for the director to begin (after the initial interview and questionnaire and that it has been determined that the person is ready).
The exercises can take roughly 6-10 months to complete.
30 day Silent Retreat Version
Meeting daily with a spiritual director for 30 days. An immersive, silent month of prayer and meditation (utilizing primarily scriptures) based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
19th Annotated; Theme the Father's Love Version
Focus is primarily on the theme the Heart of the Father. Where one seeks to find or deepen their identity as a beloved daughter.
7 Day Silent Retreat Version
This is a very condensed version of the 30 day spiritual exercises. Nevertheless a powerful experience of daily prayer, quiet, meeting daily with a spiritual director. Can be done at a retreat center or in your home.
3-5 Day Silent Retreat Version
This is a great option for someone who is just beginning to make retreats or making a retreat for the first time. This is also a great option for those that are not able to make a longer retreat. This is a very condensed version of the 30 day spiritual exercises. Nevertheless a powerful experience of daily prayer, quiet, meeting daily with a spiritual director. Can be done at a retreat center or in your home.
