A Closer Walk with Christ

Encounter Jesus in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola in this simplified presentation of his Spiritual Exercises. Enter into the scenes from the Exercises, first from the text, and then by following other suggested meditations. Examine the key elements of St. Ignatius' teachings, including "Discernment of Spirits," "Rules for Thinking with the Church," and "Rules for Eating." Why Make a Retreat? The Gospels show Jesus leaving the company of others for a time of solitude and prayer. We retreat from the world to draw closer to God, then -- like Jesus -- return with the gifts God wants us to bring. Who Has the Time or a Place? Few of us have the luxury of heading off for a full thirty-day retreat. Here's how -- with a sliver of time and a bit of space -- you can imitate Christ and turn to our Heavenly Father. Why an Ignatian Retreat? From start to finish, the Exercises are a training ground in freedom, because they are a training in love. Focusing on the person of Jesus, the Exercises invite you to enter into the relationship with God that Jesus has. We need to retreat -- to turn aside for a while -- to let our hearts and souls and senses be healed and ready for a deeper entry into the things of God. Above all, a retreat is about prayer. Book jacket.