Ignatian Spirituality

Ignatian spirituality is one of the most significant movements of the modern age.

Loyola Spirituality Center takes its name from Ignatius of Loyola who founded the Jesuits in 1540 in order to reach people around the world with the Gospel and to help them find God in whatever they did, wherever they were. The Ignatian vision (or Ignatian spirituality) is contained in the Spiritual Exercises, the book that Ignatius Loyola assembled to help people come into a more intimate relationship with God.  Ignatian spirituality flows from the Spiritual Exercises: click here to read more.

Ignatius has a vision of life, work and love which we are invited to reflect on:

Life vision: What is my life all about?

Work vision: What is my work in this world?

Love vision:  Love shows itself in deeds over and above words.

Ignatius’ goal for the spiritual life: Choose what better leads to God’s deepening life in me.

A summary of the inspirations of Ignatian Spirituality are:*

We find God in all things

Prayer is listening with a discerning heart

Real faith offers real help

God’s world is charged with grandeur

God desires inner freedom for us

Everything is for God’s greater glory

God loves us just as we are

Healing the world begins in our hearts

Love speaks louder than words

Reflection leads to gratitude; gratitude leads to service; service leads to reflection

*Thank you to the Loyola Press Ignatian Inspirations Calendar 2009 for these summaries of Ignatian spirituality: www.loyolapress.com