Category Archives: Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
Spiritual Exercises – Day 17
On today’s show, we focused on Our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. The three points for meditation were: 1. Patience of the Heart – We must be careful about sinning with our words. 2. Christian Chastity – We can … Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises – Day 16
On today’s show, we focused on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12): When He saw the crowds, He went up the mountain, and after He had sat down, His disciples came to Him. He began to teach them, saying: ?Blessed are … Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises – Day 15
On today’s show we discussed: 1. The Call of the Apostles – We are all called to evangelize and proclaim the “Good News”. 2. The Miracle at Cana – Jesus performed His first miracle at the request of Mary. … Continue reading
We’re Halfway There!
Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. The entrance antiphon from today’s Mass reminds us of the joy that awaits us in a few … Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises – Day 14
I started out by proposing 2 homework questions (for the weekend) 1. Look at every decision you make and ask yourself: Why am I doing this? Is it purely out of love for God or is it because it … Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises – Day 13
Today’s meditation focused on the 3 Classes of People. Let’s look at how Saint Ignatius describes them in the Spiritual Exercises, preceded by 3 preludes: First Prelude. The first Prelude is the narrative, which is of three classes of … Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises – Day 12
Today’s meditation focused on the Standard of Christ vs. the Standard of Satan. Both are calling us. In order to know who we are following, we must look at their opposing strategies: Satan’s Strategy – Having called together his … Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises – Day 11
Today’s meditations centered on the life of Jesus before the start of His public ministry: 1. The Presentation – Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the temple, according to the law. 2. The Finding in the Temple – After … Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises – Day 10
On today’s show we focused on the Nativity of Our Lord. You can choose one or all of these themes for your meditation: 1. The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem a. The journey to Bethlehem came about due to … Continue reading
Spiritual Exercises – Day 8
Today’s meditation focused on the call of Christ the King to each one of us. His invitation? “Follow Me (and assist in my mission of salvation)” Today, we pray for the grace not to be deaf to the Lord’s … Continue reading