The Ignatian Way Blog

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.

What are the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

This content ( paraphrased) was taken from Bishop Barron's commentary Pivotal Players video on St. Ignatius from Word on Fire Ministry....

Discernment & The Interior Life

Discernment as Decision Making Discernment as decision-making is the process of the act of judging what is true, ought to be, and moving...

The Who and What are the 'spirits' in the 14 Rules of St. Ignatius

Discernment in the Spiritual Life is a supernatural-supported decision-making process of cooperating with God's grace to grow in holiness...

Gifts of Holy Spirit: A Pentecost Directed-Retreat

After celebrating the Risen Christ and His Ascension, the disciples came to a place of waiting for the promise of Christ to send the Holy Sp

Beginning an Ignatian Prayer Period

St. Ignatius offers us a framework as we venture off into entering into Mysteries in a personal encounter and discovery of the Word of God.

First Principle & Foundation

In beginning the Spiritual Exercises, St Ignatius invites us to first pray over the 1st Principle and Foundation.

Praying with our Blessed History

I pray for the following graces: to be more aware of how God loves and has loved me; how He is and was near; to trust in God's personal car

Prayers of St. Ignatius

Prayers by St. Ignatius

Guidelines for the Journey

The Spiritual Exercises journey is a structured prayer experience. St. Ignatius offers some helpful advice. We are wise to listen to his...

The Review of The Prayer Exercise

The Review is a distinct spiritual exercise used in the Spiritual Exercises by which the pilgrim reflects on his/her own experiences.

Recommended Books

Recommended reading list for St. Ignatius, Ignatian Spirituality, Discernment and the Spiritual Exercises.