The Ignatian Workout: Daily Exercises for a Healthy FaithGet Fit Spiritually We look at the world—and at God—in drastically different ways than our ancestors did, and yet the wisdom of a sixteenth-century Catholic saint perfectly suits our doubtful, antiauthoritarian, pluralistic age. St. Ignatius of Loyola believed that we could know God better by paying attention to his work in our lives, our experiences, our imagination, and our feelings. His Spiritual Exercises, an enduring masterpiece of spiritual insight, teaches us to grow spiritually by learning to respond in concrete, practical ways to this divine presence. The Ignatian Workout presents St. Ignatius’s wisdom in today’s language—as a daily program of “workouts” to achieve spiritual fitness, tailored to people with busy schedules. It is a program that shows us how to recognize and respond to a God who is already at work in us, inviting us into a deeper relationship and into richer lives of love and service. “A thoughtful, clever, and very practical introduction to Ignatian spirituality.” —J. A. Appleyard, S.J., vice president for University Mission and Ministry Boston College “The Ignatian Workout is a valuable contribution to contemporary writing on Ignatian spirituality. Muldoon does a fine job of illustrating just how relevant this spirituality is for today’s young adults.” —J. Michael Sparough, S.J., director of Charis Ministries Ignatian Spirituality for Young Adults |
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... become preoccupied with having to get into shape! I know that on the college campuses where I've been, the gyms fill up sometime before spring break and stay that way until classes end. Men and women flock to the treadmills, bicycles ...
... become preoccupied with having to get into shape! I know that on the college campuses where I've been, the gyms fill up sometime before spring break and stay that way until classes end. Men and women flock to the treadmills, bicycles ...
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... becomes a “self-help” exercise, yet another kind of consumer product. If spirituality is to have any meaning at all, it must be about God. And when I use the word God, I don't mean that image that we all had as kids, of the old, old man ...
... becomes a “self-help” exercise, yet another kind of consumer product. If spirituality is to have any meaning at all, it must be about God. And when I use the word God, I don't mean that image that we all had as kids, of the old, old man ...
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... become a stronger athlete. You may have heard the slogan “mind over matter”—it points to this idea of developing an attitude to confront pain for a greater good. It is an important idea for any serious athlete. I think about this same ...
... become a stronger athlete. You may have heard the slogan “mind over matter”—it points to this idea of developing an attitude to confront pain for a greater good. It is an important idea for any serious athlete. I think about this same ...
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... become better human beings by practicing the love of God and neighbor; and in so doing, we will live happier lives. I'm racing toward the finish line to win the prize of God's ultimate calling in Jesus Christ. Every one of us who is ...
... become better human beings by practicing the love of God and neighbor; and in so doing, we will live happier lives. I'm racing toward the finish line to win the prize of God's ultimate calling in Jesus Christ. Every one of us who is ...
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... become aware of physical sensations, slowly moving up your feet into your legs and all the way up to your head. By focusing on these sensations, you start to turn your mental focus away from the world and in toward yourself. Eventually ...
... become aware of physical sensations, slowly moving up your feet into your legs and all the way up to your head. By focusing on these sensations, you start to turn your mental focus away from the world and in toward yourself. Eventually ...
Contents
what Is a Spiritual workout? | 3 |
The Foundation | 67 |
workouts | 83 |
Following the Leader | 103 |
Walking with Christ | 141 |
Sharing Christs Glory | 165 |
Conclusion | 181 |
Notes | 187 |
Retreat Houses in the United States and Canada | 197 |
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