Week 1: Death (Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius)

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola have as their purpose the conquest of self and the regulation of one's life in such a way that no decision is made under the influence of any inordinate attachment. (Spiritual Exercises, #21) The spiritual exercises are not just another retreat, but an exercise geared toward a complete reformation of life. One should not simply listen to the meditations, but enter into the meditation with one's intellect and will. Therefore, after listening to the meditation points, one should meditate on the points. The spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola were developed as part of a system. It is best to meditate on them in order:    • Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius