Father Burfitt SSPX joins us to give us a brief intro to the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. We discuss what they are and how they can be an upward spiritual ascent for those who undergo the exercises. 

00:00:00 ​ Introduction

00:04:50 ​ Who was St Ignatius and the origin of the Spiritual Exercises?

00:08:40 Aligning your will to God

00:09:15 ​​ Historical Context of St Ignatius' life

00:10:04 ​ God will have His souls!

00:13:00 ​ What do the Exercises entail

00:19:18 Rudy's experience of the Exercises & self awareness

00:23:00 ​ Discernment of Spirits. Angelic or Demonic?

00:28:55 The Rules for Discernment of Spirits​

00:47:30 Consolation and Desolation and feelings

00:50:00 ​ Being non reactionary

00:53:30 ​​ Fr.'s advice for Spiritual Direction

00:58:24 The Jesuits before and now

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Biography of St Ignatius TAN BOOKS:

https://tanbooks.com/saints/saint-biography-books/the-life-of-saint-ignatius-of-loyola/

Christian Warfare:

https://angeluspress.org/products/christian-warfare-deluxe

Our Lady of the Angels Chapel Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YlPkoxPrcjbqH6fL-sJ7g/videos

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