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The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

In today’s society a lot of emphasis is placed on maintaining physical health. Although this focus is important, practicing Spiritual Exercises may have greater incentives for our earthly and eternal lives. Apostle Paul wrote to the young pastor Timothy and admonished him by saying, “Bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come” (1Tim 4:8). Exercising our spiritual senses is vital to discerning good and evil, so that we can navigate in a world where evil is called good and good is called evil.

TheologySamuel MillsApril 18, 2019St. Ignatius, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Exercises, Spiritual Pathways, Christianity, Contemplative, Prayer, IgnatiusComment

How is your prayer life?

Prayer is simply communication with God. It is one of the most critical spiritual disciplines that Christians are to engage in to grow in their relationship with God. Yet prayer is often a daunting task for most Christians. Richard Foster’s book, Prayer, provides a comprehensive understanding of various types of prayer. Foster divides prayer into three major movements. First, prayers that move inward focus on seeking the transformation we need. Next, prayers that move upward focus on the intimacy we need. Finally, prayers that move outward focus on the ministry we need.

PrayerSamuel MillsMarch 24, 2019Prayer, Richard Foster, Spiritual DisciplinesComment