Getting Right with God
Debra Black
January 17, 2021
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St. Ignatius’ three classes of men give us food for meditation while preparing for confession.
Jesus Loved Him: The Rich Young Man
Debra Black
November 25, 2020
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Debra Black gives a reflection on the rich young man using the method of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
The Primacy of Love in Catholic Reform: Part 34 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
April 27, 2019
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Mystical prayer was kept alive by the saints and their spirituality even in the wake of heresy, David Torkington reveals.
Is Group Spiritual Direction a Good Thing?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
June 7, 2018
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What is group spiritual direction? And, is it a good way to receive direction? Find out when Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question.
Ignatian Spirituality Series
Dan Burke
August 2, 2016
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What posts on SpiritualDirection.com address Ignatian Spirituality? Find out in this list of Ignatian Spirituality posts found on our site.
Consolation – Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary
Dan Burke
November 7, 2013
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CONSOLATION: An interior movement aroused in the soul, by which it is inflamed with love of its Creator and Lord. It is likewise consolation when
Why are We so Afraid to be Afraid of Hell?
Ralph Martin
October 31, 2013
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Editors’ Note: We are grateful to have one of the Church’s brightest lights join us at Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction. Ralph, in his book, The
How did Jesus & Mary Stay Perfect in Anguish & Sadness?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 28, 2012
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Dear Father John, in responding to questions on this forum, you’ve often said something like, “the interior turbulence that the situation is causing you is
More indulgence clarification…
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
October 18, 2010
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Dear Father John, As I read your excellent posts on indulgences. A question occurred to me. If a person were to perform these suggested spiritual
Ignatian Conscience Exam on Faith, Hope & Love
Dan Burke
August 20, 2010
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If there is one part of the spiritual life that St. Ignatius stressed, it was the daily–and even twice daily–examination of conscience. As we read
