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The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola: Christian meditations, prayers and mental exercises
The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola Christian meditations prayers and mental exercises Author:Saint Ignatius of Loyola The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola are a set of Christian meditations, prayers and mental exercises, written by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, a 16th-century Spanish priest, theologian, and founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Divided into four thematic "weeks" of variable length, they are designed to be carried out over a period of ... more »28 to 30 days. They were composed with the intention of helping participants in religious retreats to discern the will of God in their lives, leading to a personal commitment to follow Jesus whatever the cost. Although their underlying theology is Catholic, the exercises can also be undertaken by non-Catholics.« less