Ignatian Spirituality Resources

Ignatian Resources for Lent
An Ignatian Guide to Lent
The Jesuit Conference
The Ignatian Guide to Forgiveness: A Lenten Read-Along
Loyola Press
From Ashes to Glory: A Lenten Examen
Weekly Examen by Joseph Tetlow, SJ
Lenten Online Retreats & Prayer Opportunities
"Live" virtual retreats, email series, podcasts, and more
Ignatian Resources for Racial Justice
An Examen for White Allies
From the Ignatian Solidarity Network
Praying the Examen on a Lenten Journey for Racial Justice
Not exclusive to Lent!
Prayers for Racial Justice and Reconciliation
From Xavier University
Assumptions of White Privilege
Fr. Bryan Massingale in NCR
How the Church Can Combat Racism
Video interview with Fr. Bryan Massingale
Discernment in Times of Injustice
by Marina McCoy
Ignatian Resources for a time of Physical Distancing
Pray as You Stay
A retreat from Pray as You Go
Spirituality in Strange Times
Ten Ignatian Tips for Coping with Coronavirus
Living Through COVID as a Retreat
A reflection from Brendan McManus, SJ
Faith in the Time of Coronavirus
A reflection from James Martin, SJ
The Ignatian Presupposition
"… it should be presupposed that every good Christian ought to be more eager to put a good interpretation on a neighbor’s statement than to condemn it. Further, if one cannot interpret it favorably, one should ask how the other means it. If the meaning is wrong, one should correct the person with love; if this is not enough, one should search out every appropriate means through which, by understanding the statement in a good way, it may be saved."
Adapted from the Spiritual Exercises [22] by Katherine Dyckman, Mary Garvin, and Elizabeth Liebert in The Spiritual Exercises Reclaimed
Read more about the Presupposition here.
Prayer Apps and Websites
Click on these images to explore these Ignatian websites dedicated to helping you pray. Each site includes links to that ministry's apps on Google Play (Android) and Apple App (iOS) stores. Each app guides you in a slightly different Ignatian way of praying. Some of the guided meditations last about 12 minutes, while others invite you to go at your own pace.

A peaceful daily prayer experience that helps you re-connect with God, re-center your day, and relax, wherever you are. Also find it on Google Play and the App Store. Available in English and Spanish.
Jesuit Universal Apostolic Preferences 2019
Universal Apostolic Preferences are the fruit of a process of discernment lasting almost two years. All Jesuits were invited to take part and in addition our mission partners. It concluded with a confirmation from Pope Francis in a special meeting with Fr General Arturo Sosa. The Preferences give a horizon, a point of reference to the whole Society of Jesus. They capture our imaginations and awaken our desires. They unite us in our mission. The new Preferences are four areas vital for our world today. The Society of Jesus will pay special attention to them in the next ten years. To read more about the Universal Apostolic Preferences, please visit the Jesuits' global website.
- Showing the way to God
Show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment - Walking with the Excluded
Walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated, in a mission of reconciliation and justice - Journeying with Youth
Accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future - Caring for our Common Home
Collaborate, with Gospel depth, for the protection and renewal of God’s Creation