In part 9 of his Mini-Course on Prayer, David Torkington concludes his explication of the final letters of the “OUR FATHER” mnemonic highlighting the importance of an examination of conscience and of repentance.
Do you know there is a litany for the holy souls in purgatory? Join us in praying for them today and during the month of November, which the Church dedicates to the holy souls.
What posts on SpiritualDirection.com address Ignatian Spirituality? Find out in this list of Ignatian Spirituality posts found on our site.
This week, Dan and Melissa discuss the first Rule of the Discernment of Spirits by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
How can we become more aware of our sins? How does disposition help us to meditate more effectively? Dan and Melissa answer these questions as they reflect on the book “Finding God Through Meditation” by St Peter of Alcántara.
What does St Peter of Alcantara teach about preparation for meditation? Why is posture during prayer important? How do Christian traditions differ from eastern, non-Christian traditions on prayer posture?
How do saints deal with persecution? Can Scripture help? Find out when Dan Burke and Melissa Elson reflect on Day 29 of Dan’s book “30 Days with Teresa of Avila” in this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio.
The Life of Prayer: the sure path to freedom Christian prayer is a simple movement of the soul towards God. It is a movement of
Examination of Conscience Presence of God – O Lord, cast a ray of light on my soul, so that I may be able to
PARTICULAR EXAMEN: Regular prayerful examination of one’s conscience by concentrating on some one particular moral failing to be overcome or virtue to be exercised. Its
