Intro to Ignatian Spiritual Practices

One of the deep desires of the Episcopal Church is to be a vibrant branch of the Jesus Movement - the ongoing community of people who center their lives on Jesus and follow him into loving, liberating and life-giving relationships with God, each other and creation. Five hundred years ago a wounded soldier named Ignatius noticed a similar desire to follow the way of Jesus and recorded his experience of shifting to do just that. The insights and practices coming from that shift have been so helpful they have been passed down through the centuries and are available to us today.

This five part series is designed for you to experience Ignatian spiritual practices and consider if they are something that helps your relationship with God, others, and creation. By the end of the series you will know the core assumptions of Ignatian spirituality. You will bring your imagination to a prayerful reflection on Scripture. And, you will practice incorporating sacred conversation into your personal prayer. 

We’re excited to partner with the Loyola Spirituality Center to offer this experience! The series will be led by Dan Johnson, a member at St Matthew’s in St. Paul, and the Managing Director of Loyola Spirituality Center. Dan is an experienced teacher and spiritual director. He has been listening to people’s spiritual stories for twenty-five years as a companion and encourager in noticing God’s interaction in our lives. His own spiritual practices are shaped by Ignatian spirituality. He earned a Masters degree in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University in Omaha.

Book list: 

• A study or reference Bible - The Harper Collins Study Bible or the Jewish Study Bible are both great options.
• How to Read the Bible by James E. Kugel. 

Save these dates and times for Zoom meetings: Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30pm: October 11 and 25, and November 8 and 22, 2022.