by Becky Eldredge | Sep 25, 2017 | Ignatian Spirituality
Before we conclude our Bits of Ignatian Wisdom series, there is one last piece of Ignatian spirituality that I want to cover that is uniquely tied to Ignatian discernment wisdom and discovering the way God is inviting us to be part of the work of the Kingdom here and...
by Becky Eldredge | Sep 18, 2017 | Discernment, Ignatian Spirituality
Last week, we talked about Ignatian prayer. Prayer fires us for action. It is where we are nourished, renewed, strengthened, and readied for mission. Ignatian spirituality offers us tools to help know where and how to bring the fruit of our prayer...
by Becky Eldredge | Sep 13, 2017 | Examen, Ignatian Spirituality, Love & Mercy
Bits of Ignatian Wisdom #7: Ignatian Prayer Last week, we looked at the Ignatian idea of being a contemplative in action. This week, I am going to turn to three types of prayer that are used during the Spiritual Exercises and help us deepen our...
by Becky Eldredge | Sep 4, 2017 | Ignatian Spirituality
One of the unique ways Ignatian spirituality lives out the life-changing encounter with Jesus is being a contemplative in action. Bit of Ignatian Wisdom #6: Contemplative in Action A contemplative in action means being a woman and man of prayer who lives out in the...
by Becky Eldredge | Aug 28, 2017 | Ignatian Spirituality, Love & Mercy, Prayer
Our understanding of sin and God’s mercy in the First Week of the Spiritual Exercises also parallels a commitment to follow Jesus in a way that changes the direction of our lives. We only need to look to the disciples’ response to Jesus’ words,...