Ignatian spirituality…
… is about finding God in all things.
It teaches that God is present and active in every moment of life—work, relationships, decisions, joy, and even struggle.
Key Principles of Ignatian Spirituality
Finding God in All Things
- God can be encountered not only in prayer or church, but also in daily life—conversations, nature, work, and choices.
Discernment
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Learning to recognize what leads you toward God (called consolation) and what leads you away from God (desolation).
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Discernment helps in making wise, spiritually grounded decisions.
The Examen
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A short daily reflection to review your day and notice where you experienced God’s presence or absence.
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Typically involves gratitude, reflection, and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Freedom and Detachment (Indifference)
- Being open to God’s will rather than clinging too tightly to your own plans, status, or possessions
“For the Greater Glory of God” (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam)
A guiding motto: to live and act in ways that bring about God’s greater glory and the good of others.
Contemplatives in Action
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Ignatian spirituality blends prayer and service: inner reflection leads to outer action.
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It encourages living an active life rooted in deep prayer and awareness.
In Everyday Terms
Ignatian spirituality invites you to:
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Pause daily to reflect on how God is moving in your life
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Make choices guided by love and purpose
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Live gratefully and intentionally
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See the sacred in the ordinary