The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
By Ignatius of Loyola
Length3h 19m
About this audiobook
"The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola" is a profound manual of spiritual development that invites believers to engage deeply with their faith through structured meditations, contemplations, and prayers. Crafted in the 16th century, during the Catholic Reformation, the text employs a distinctive conversational and reflective style, making it accessible for individuals seeking both personal and communal spiritual enrichment. The Exercises are designed to facilitate a transformative experience, encouraging participants to confront their inner lives, discern God's will, and commit to a life of active love and service. Ignatius of Loyola, a Spanish priest and theologian, founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), profoundly influenced by his own spiritual awakening during a convalescence after a battle injury. This intense personal transformation paved the way for his creation of the Exercises, reflecting both his own journey and his theological framework grounded in discernment, service, and active engagement with the world. His life and spiritual authority lend immense weight to the text's compelling insights. This essential work is highly recommended for anyone interested in deepening their spiritual life, whether they are within the Christian tradition or seekers of universal wisdom. The Exercises offer timeless guidance on introspection, discernment, and personal growth, making it a valuable resource for contemporary spiritual explorers.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length3 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
27THE SEVENTH DAY
2PRAYER OF FATHER DIERTINS
28THE EIGHTH DAY
3ANNOTATIONS
29THE NINTH DAY
4PRESUPPOSITION
30THE TENTH DAY
5PRINCIPLE AND FOUNDATION
31THE ELEVENTH DAY
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6PARTICULAR AND DAILY EXAMEN
32THE TWELFTH DAY
7GENERAL EXAMEN OF CONSCIENCE
33THREE MANNERS OF HUMILITY
8GENERAL CONFESSION WITH COMMUNION
34PRELUDE FOR MAKING ELECTION
9IT IS A MEDITATION WITH THE THREE POWERS ON THE FIRST, THE SECOND AND THE THIRD SIN
35TO GET KNOWLEDGE AS TO WHAT MATTERS AN ELECTION OUGHT TO BE MADE ABOUT, AND IT CONTAINS FOUR POINTS AND ONE NOTE
10IT IS A MEDITATION ON THE SINS AND CONTAINS IN IT AFTER THE PREPARATORY PRAYER AND TWO PRELUDES, FIVE POINTS AND ONE COLLOQUY
36THREE TIMES FOR MAKING, IN ANY ONE OF THEM, A SOUND AND GOOD ELECTION
11IT IS A REPETITION OF THE FIRST AND SECOND EXERCISE, MAKING THREE COLLOQUIES
37TO AMEND AND REFORM ONE’S OWN LIFE AND STATE
12IT IS A SUMMARY OF THIS SAME THIRD
38THE FIRST CONTEMPLATION AT MIDNIGHT IS
13IT IS A MEDITATION ON HELL
39SECOND CONTEMPLATION IN THE MORNING IT WILL BE
14ADDITIONS
40AS TO EATING
15THE CALL OF THE TEMPORAL KING
41THE FIRST CONTEMPLATION
16THE FIRST DAY AND FIRST CONTEMPLATION IT IS ON
42CONTEMPLATION TO GAIN LOVE
17THE INCARNATION
43FIRST METHOD
18THE NATIVITY
44SECOND METHOD OF PRAYER
19THE SECOND DAY
45THIRD METHOD OF PRAYER
20THE THIRD DAY
46THE MYSTERIES OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST OUR LORD
21PREAMBLE TO CONSIDER STATES
47THE GOOD, TO RECEIVE THEM, AND THE BAD TO REJECT THEM. AND THEY ARE MORE PROPER FOR THE FIRST WEEK.
22THE FOURTH DAY MEDITATION ON
48AND THEY HELP MORE FOR THE SECOND WEEK
23TWO STANDARDS
49IN THE MINISTRY OF DISTRIBUTING ALMS
24THREE PAIRS OF MEN
50THE FOLLOWING NOTES HELP TO PERCEIVE AND UNDERSTAND SCRUPLES AND PERSUASIONS OF OUR ENEMY
25THE FIFTH DAY
51TO HAVE THE TRUE SENTIMENT
26THE SIXTH DAY
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