Prayer Resources

Can I call God a friend?

We should have respect and reverence for God, but can we call God a friend? Yes! And here’s why…

Serving With Only What You Have

When one simple practice of service can bring joy and lead you to your becoming.

The Ministry of Remembering

It feels good to be remembered. Ignatius saw the memory as a gift, one that draws us into a deeper union with God.

A New Year's Resolution Purpose

How about a New Year’s purpose instead of a “resolution”? A look at purpose from two perspectives.

Imagine Advent – 2nd Sunday

Pray with this Sunday’s gospel reading using your imagination.

Ignatian Spirituality for Kids

July 31 is the feast of Saint Ignatius! Children already speak the language of Ignatian spirituality because they have the capability to imagine, feel, and reflect. Here are three ways to integrate Ignatian spirituality into the lives of kids.

What are the Spiritual Exercises?

You can’t know Ignatian spirituality without a knowing the importance of the Spiritual Exercises. But what are they?

Guilt

What good can we find in Catholic guilt—or even guilt in general? Healthy guilt can lead to positive change for the world. Consider the stories we learn of in just one 24-hour news day. If we can imaginatively enter a gospel scene in the Ignatian tradition of prayer where we interact with Jesus and all the characters, can’t we do the same with news stories? And if you feel guilt, ask God what it might be saying to you.

Busy and Restless

This new book captures the grace Ignatian prayer can bring to lives that feel busy and restless.

God in the Bathroom

You may find this odd, but one of the best prayer times for me is whenever I take a trip to the bathroom.

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.

Textual Prayer

JesuitPrayer.org (prayer with the daily readings)

Sacred Space (guided prayer with daily scripture, from the Irish Jesuits)

Jesuit Prayer Index (from Xavier University)

Give Us This Day (monthly publication with prayers and Mass readings)

How to Practice Lectio Divina (prayer with scripture)

Your Own Spiritual Exercises (a prayer practice using a journal)

Reimagining the Examen

Audio Prayer

Audio Meditations and Examens from Ignatian Resources / God In All Things

Pray-As-You-Go (from the British Jesuits)

Daily Disconnect (from the Carmelites)

Insight Timer

Ritual app

Apps

These can be found in the iOS and Android app stores. The links below will take you to the iOS App Store.

Pray-As-You-Go (from the British Jesuits)

Insight Timer

Ritual app

Reimagining the Examen

3-Minute Retreat

JesuitPrayer.org (prayer with the daily readings)

Sacred Space (guided prayer with daily scripture, from the Irish Jesuits)

Helps for Prayer

Building a Prayer Habit

Helps for Prayer (large list of helpful prayer resources and explanations from John Veltri, SJ)