I’ve used John Veltri’s ‘Orientations’ to take people through the Spiritual Exercises. Of the various adaptations of the Exercises for the 19th Annotation that I have used, this is my preferred option. All the resources are online but some of the key elements are: Prayer exercises to help someone prepare for the Exx: http://orientations.jesuits.ca/bob/page5.htm#77 The[…]
Category: Ignatian Spirituality
Consolation and Desolation
Ignatius defines these terms in a very specific way, that is different to their common usage. This makes it important when using the terms to be clear about their meaning. One really helpful explanation which I have been reminded of since writing my book comes from understanding the spanish / french roots of the words. consolacion –[…]
Ignatian Prayer
Preparing to introduce a group to Ignatius’ approach to prayer the other day, I was pondering how common it is to be preoccupied with our performance. Am I doing it right? What should I be doing? What should I be experiencing? Why aren’t I… I am aware, that for both myself and others these rather[…]
Ignatius Delivered!
I took delivery today of my consignment of books. Great to see the real thing! Also rather odd – that sense that its going to be out there. My perfectionist streak leaves me anxious about errors that are now open for the world to see! However, that is shadowed by the sense that I’ve had[…]
Ignatius Book Cover Design
Publication is getting closer – the proofs have been checked, and finally the cover design has been worked out. I find the Grove format very limiting but in the end opted for a design based upon a painting that I have long valued, particularly in the way it speaks to me of life through the[…]