Ignatian Exercises
The Ignatian Exercises
A 9–12 month journey toward deeper intimacy with Jesus, freedom, and discernment.
There are seasons when we sense God inviting us into something deeper.
Maybe you long for a deeper relationship with Jesus. Maybe your prayer life has become stale or routine. Maybe you're facing an important decision and want to become more attentive to God's voice. Or perhaps you simply sense that there is more to faith than what you've experienced so far.
The Ignatian Exercises offer a way to enter into that deeper journey.
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How long do the Exercises take?
The Exercises are typically a 9–12 month journey, depending on the pace and needs of the individual.
How much time will I need to commit?
You'll need to set aside approximately one hour each day for prayer and reflection, along with a weekly meeting with me. This is a significant commitment, so it's important to consider whether you have the margin to enter into the process fully.
Can I do the Exercises while working with another spiritual director?
The Exercises require a particular kind of accompaniment. If you decide to pursue them with me, the Exercises would become the primary focus of our spiritual direction relationship during this season.
What does it cost?
There is a cost associated with the Exercises, but I offer them on a sliding scale. We can talk through the cost when we meet.
How do I know if the Exercises are right for me?
That's part of the discernment process. If you're curious, I'd encourage you to schedule a conversation with me. We can talk through what the Exercises involve, the commitment required, and whether this might be a good fit for you. There's no pressure to decide.
A Retreat in Daily Life
The Spiritual Exercises were developed nearly 500 years ago by St. Ignatius of Loyola as a way of helping people grow in their relationship with God, become more free, and learn to discern God's movement in their lives.
Rather than stepping away from ordinary life for an extended retreat, the Exercises can be experienced as a retreat in daily life, unfolding over approximately 9–12 months.
Throughout the journey, you'll receive prayer material for each day and spend about an hour in prayer and reflection. You'll gradually move through the story of your own life and the story of Jesus, beginning with God's love for us, exploring our brokenness and need for grace, entering more deeply into the life and ministry of Jesus, and eventually journeying with Him through His death and resurrection.
Along the way, you'll learn to pay attention to what is happening within you and to recognize the movements that draw you toward greater love, freedom, and life with God.
I'll meet with you each week to listen, guide, and accompany you through the process.
A Significant Commitment
The Exercises are not a course or something to simply add to an already-full spiritual life. They require a meaningful commitment of time and attention.
For 9–12 months, you'll be setting aside approximately an hour each day for prayer, along with our weekly meetings. During this season, the Exercises would become the primary focus of your spiritual direction and formation.
It's a significant investment. But for those who are ready to enter into it, the Exercises can be a deeply transformative journey of growing in love for Jesus, becoming more free, and learning to discern how God is inviting you to live.
Want to Know More?
If you're curious about what this journey might look like for you, I'd love to schedule a conversation. We can talk through the Exercises, the commitment involved, the weekly rhythm, and whether this might be a good fit for you.
There's no pressure to make a decision. Just an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and prayerfully consider whether this is something God might be inviting you into. Schedule a conversation here.