Prayer Resources

Purple Rain: 4th Sunday of Lent

An audio meditation for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Repetition

Repetition in prayer is very Ignatian, so why not for a real lived experience? Going back to a place or situation may reveal something deeper.

Never in the Same Place

No one can ever understand your own experiences. That’s actually the gift of being unique beings! God touches us in ways that are best for you and for me.

As Christians human beings, we are very afraid of making mistakes. We can become perfectionists and not readily admit to it. But mistakes make us better, don't they? They teach us what works and what doesn't. They teach us more about ourselves, our weaknesses, and...

A 10-minute Retreat

No time for an extended retreat? Try a 10-minute one.

The Ignatian Way: Contemplative in Action

How can you be a contemplative in action? Rest and reflection! A reflection on Mark 6:30-34 using the Ignatian method of stopping, resting, reflecting, and then going back to work. It’s a must in any faith life.

The Little Details

Detail in life is oft overlooked but isn’t it the tiny things that make things whole? Awareness is the key to unlocking the gifts of Ignatian spirituality.

Apostleship: More than Discipleship

Being a Disciple is the first stage in the Christian life, but Christ is calling us to a deeper role: being an Apostle, one who is sent.

The Power of Ritual

A new study finds that ritual enhances the flavour of food. In fact, it can enhance many of the moments of life.

Freedom & Foundation – Week 1

Oriented toward God; preparing for prayer

Prayer is an invitation from God, inviting us into relationship with God. It gives us a chance to take part in the story of creation, have an effect on the world, be involved in its God-story, and most importantly, reflect on how we contribute. These resources hope to reveal the infinite facets of prayer, the many ways we reach God, and how God reaches into our lives: in love, with words, in silence, seeking our desires, at different times, in different places.