Ignatian Spirituality Series

Dear Friends,

Although our site heavily favors Carmelite spirituality, this is not to say that Ignatian spirituality is to be discounted.  In fact, the Discernment of Spirits, which Saint Ignatius of Loyola — the founder of the Jesuits — developed, is an excellent tool for discernment, spiritual direction, and other such endeavors. Ignatian spirituality is also famous for its guided meditations and its examination of conscience. This post is designed to consolidate our offerings on Ignatian spirituality in one place (and if we missed one, please let us know).  This grouping together of posts makes for a handy reference for those who may be delving more deeply into this spirituality.

If you are interested in any of the posts below, just click on the link to access it! We will continue to add to our offerings, here, as they are published…so check back from time to time, if you are so inclined!

Posts on Discernment of Spirits:

• From Divine Intimacy Radio:
  • Discernment of Spirits
    • Introduction to Discernment of Spirits
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 1 – How the Enemy Acts Regarding Habitual Sin and How the Good Spirit Acts
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 2 – On Movement toward God & Recognizing the Enemy’s Effect on Spiritual Progress
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 3 – Spiritual Consolation
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 4 – Spiritual Desolation
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 5 – Never Change Spiritual Commitments while Experiencing Spiritual Desolation
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 6 – When Experiencing Spiritual Desolation Make a Change Against Desolation
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 7 – Resisting the Enemy’s Agitations
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 8 – In Desolation, Work Towards Patience
    • Discernment of Spirits: Overview and Lectio Divina Guide
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 9 – Aridity vs Desolation
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 10 – Preparing for Spiritual Desolation
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 11 – Personal Voyages (Consolation and Desolation)
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 12 – The Strength of the Enemy vs the Power of Prayer
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 13 – “False Quiet”
    • Discernment of Spirits: Rule 14: “The Enemy Attacks in Weakness”
    • Emotions in Prayer
  • Questions on Prayer: Part 2 – Includes some aspects of Ignatian meditation and how it differs from Lectio Divina
  • Books:
    • 30 Days with Teresa of Avila –
      • Days 1 & 2 Reflections – Detachment and Suffering
      • Day 23 Reflections
      • Day 24 Reflections – Discernment of Spirits
      • Day 28 Part 2 Reflections – Surviving Suffering
      • Day 30 Part 1 Reflections – Embracing Suffering
      • Day 30 Part 2 Reflections – Calming the Storm
• Other Posts on Our Site:
  • Carmelite or Ignatian Prayer: Which is Best for Me?
  • Ignatian Conscience Exam on Faith, Hope and Love
  • Discernment of Spirits and Pope Francis
  • What is Spiritual Consolation?
  • Thoughts: From the Devil or just From My Own Mind?

 

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Art: Mirror of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Peter Paul Rubens, 1600s, PD-US author’s life plus 100 years or less, Wikimedia Commons.