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Ignatian Reflections

Michael Wegenka S.J.

Blog Post by Michael Wegenka S.J.

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Jesus Proclaims the Cross

Jesus Proclaims the Cross April 14, 2014 | XXXII. Grace: A deep desire to have sorrow and compassion for Jesus, to suffer with Him, because He ...
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Encouragement and Challenge

Encouragement and Challenge April 5, 2014 A retreat with the Spiritual Exercises is always full of surprises, but this week has been full of ...
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The Three Classes: The Test of Sincerity

The Three Classes: The Test of Sincerity April 1, 2014 | XXI. Grace: To choose what is for God’s greater glory and the salvation of my soul. ...
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Poverty, Derision, and Humility: The Way of Christ

Poverty, Derision, and Humility: The Way of Christ March 31, 2014 | XX. Grace: To understand the deceits of the Enemy, to guard myself against ...
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Humble Origins

Humble Origins March 29, 2014 This week has focused primarily on themes that might seem foreign to the penitential season of Lent, for the ...
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From Great Depths to Great Heights

From Great Depths to Great Heights March 22, 2014 We have now moved into the Second Week of the Exercises, a time when St. Ignatius invites us ...
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Out of Step with God

Out of Step with God March 10, 2014 | V. Grace: That all my thoughts, words, and actions be directed to the praise and service of the Divine ...
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First Weekend Repetition

First Weekend Repetition March 8, 2014 It is not always easy to go back to something we have left behind, but the exercise of returning to a ...
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Getting Started

Getting Started The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola are best suited for prayer during a silent retreat. However, Ignatius knew ...
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Beginning the Spiritual Exercises

Beginning the Spiritual Exercises March 4, 2014 | I. Grace: To have a deep desire to know the will of God for my life and the freedom to be ...
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