IGNATIAN

SPIRITUALITY
(Finding God in All Things)
 LET US PRAY:
Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach
me to serve You as You deserve; to give and
not count the cost, to fight and not to heed
the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to
labour and not to ask for reward save that of
knowing I am doing Your Will. Amen.
 GROUP MEMBERS

Yoha Dei Swee Prince Zein Zheddri

n n t ss a ck
The learners should be able to know:
History Founder
01 The history and origin of
Ignatian Spirituality
02 The life of its founder - St.
Ignatius of Loyola

Practices Influence
03 The beliefs and practices of
Ignatian Spirituality
04 Jesuit Community in the
Philippines (ADMU)
ORIGIN
ORIGIN
AND
AND
HISTORY
HISTORY
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY
It is a spiritual "way of proceeding" that offers a
vision of life, an understanding of God, a
reflective approach to living, a contemplative
form of praying, a reverential attitude to our
world, and an expectation of finding God
It was founded by
St. Ignatius of
Loyola - the
Patron Saint of
Catholic Soldiers,
Retreats and
Spiritual
Ignatian Spirituality incorporates elements from
earlier traditions: finding God in all things, or
being contemplative in action, has likened
to the spirituality of Saint Francis of
Assisi who Ignatius admired.
Meditation/contemplative action of the
Gospels has roots in the Benedictine Lectio
Divina. However, Ignatian Spirituality is
adaptable as clear from Ignatius’ book of
exercises.
“Ad majorem
Dei gloriam”
for the greater glory of God
INTERESTING
FACTS
A combination of the first 3
spirituality and probably the
most practical of all.
Contemplative in action

Silence and solitude is important

• St. Ignatius gave many rules to
follow in almost every situation.
Puts a heavy emphasis on the
“daily examine” Famous for the
spiritual exercises
• Seeks to find God in all things
• A spiritual system designed to
make you holy.
How did
it all
started?
 LIFE OF
SAINT
IGNATIUS
OF LOYOLA
 ST. IGNATIUS OF
LOYOLA
• Íñigo López de Loyola.
• Founder of Society of Jesus (Jesuits) which
was officially recognized by Pope Paul III in
1540.
• Ignatius was canonized as a saint by Pope
Gregory XV in 1622, and his feast day is
celebrated on July 31st.
• Ignatius is often depicted in art with a book,
a quill, and a flaming heart, symbolizing his
 SOCIETY OF
• First Jesuit community in Rome
• Ignatius servedJESUS
as the 1st Superior General
of the Society until his death.
• He was born in Basque, region of Spain in
1491, and the youngest son of a nobleman.
• He was a soldier and courtier in Spain who
had a driven desire for fame, honor and
nobility.
• Ignatian Spirituality was named after him.
 ST. IGNATIUS OF
LOYOLA
• His life suddenly changed in 1521
• He was a soldier serving the
kingdom of Castile fighting to
defend the city of Pamplona against
French attack.
• During the battle, a cannonball
struck him in the legs and he was
badly injured. It left him bedridden
for months.
• Ignatius was taken to his
family castle in the town
of Loyola to recover.
• Out of boredom during
his recovery, he turned
to the only books
available in the castle’s
limited library – the life
of Christ and the lives of
the Saints.
• The stories of Jesus
and the heroes of the
faith inspired and
encouraged him.
• This resulted in a
deep desire to serve
God. Ignatius began
to travel widely –
begging, preaching
and caring for the
poor and the sick.
• Along the way, he recorded his spiritual insights
and methods of prayer in a manual that later
became the Spiritual Exercises.
• This handbook provides the paradigm for a
spirituality and pedagogy that Jesuits and their
lay colleagues continue to use to this day.
• Ignatian spirituality is deeply rooted in the
Spiritual Exercises, a manual of prayer and
meditation composed by St. Ignatius. These
exercises are designed to help individuals
deepen their relationship with God and discern
God's will for their lives.
• Ignatian spirituality places a strong
emphasis on personal reflection
and self-awareness, encouraging
individuals to examine their
thoughts, feelings, and desires in
light of their relationship with God.
• Ignatian spirituality emphasizes the
importance of working for the
greater good and seeking
justice and reconciliation in
TRADITIONS
AND
PRACTICES
 SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
The Spiritual Exercises are a compilation of meditations,
prayers, and contemplative practices developed by St.
Ignatius to help people deepen their relationship with
God. They involve periods of prayerful reflection,
imaginative contemplation of biblical scenes, and
discernment of God's presence and guidance in
• For centuries the
Exercises were most
commonly given as
a “long retreat” of
about 30 days in
solitude and silence.
• In recent years,
there has been a
renewed emphasis
on the Spiritual
Exercises as a
program for
 SPIRITUAL
• EXERCISES
The most common way of
going through the Exercises
now is a “retreat in daily
life,” which involves a
monthslong program of daily
prayer and meetings with a
spiritual director.
• The Exercises have also been
adapted in many other
ways to meet the needs
of modern people.
THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST.
IGNATIUS

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4

Self-
Self-awareness Self-giving Self-sacrifice
understanding
 DAILY
EXAMEN
S
• A daily prayer of reflection and
gratitude
• Reviewing the events of the day
recognizing God's presence and
blessings, and seeking forgiveness
for shortcomings.
• helps individuals cultivate awareness
of God's activity in their daily lives
and fosters a spirit of gratitude and
• One of the few rules of prayer
that Ignatius made for the
Jesuit order was the
requirement that Jesuits
practice the Examen twice
daily—at noon and at the end
of the day.
CONTEMPLA
TIVE
PRAYER
• encourages the practice
of contemplative prayer,
which involves silent
attentiveness to the
presence of God.
• allows individuals to
deepen their
relationship with God
through quiet reflection
DISCERNM
ENT
• discernment of spirits
•the spiritual practice of noticing the movements
within your heart and soul — your desires,
thoughts, emotions — and identifying where they
are coming from and where they are leading you.
•The better we become at noticing consolation
and desolation, the better equipped we are to
make decisions that align with God’s will.
•Ignatian discernment emphasizes the importance
of inner freedom, openness to God's guidance,
and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
SERVICE
AND
SOCIAL
JUSTICE
 SERVICE AND SOCIAL
• This spiritualityJUSTICE
emphasizes the importance of
social justice and solidarity with the
marginalized and oppressed.
• calls individuals to work for the greater good,
seeking justice, reconciliation, and the
promotion of the Kingdom of God on earth.
 FINDING
GOD IN ALL
THINGS
FINDING GOD IN ALL
• Finding GodTHNGS
in all things is at the core of
Ignatian Spirituality and is rooted in our
growing awareness that God can be found
in every one, in every place and in
everything.
• When we learn to pay
more attention to God,
we become more
thankful and reverent,
and through this we
become more devoted
to God, more deeply in
love with our Creator.
 IGNATIAN
RETREAT
CENTERS
AND
COMMUNITIE
• Throughout the world, there are numerous
retreat centers, schools, and communities
that follow Ignatian spirituality.
• Provide opportunities for prayer, spiritual
direction, and formation in the Ignatian
tradition, fostering a sense of community
and support among those seeking to
deepen their spiritual lives.
ATENEO DE
MANILA
UNIVERSITY
(ADMU)
 ATENEO DE MANILA
UNIVERSITY
• One of the Jesuit University and Community in the
Philippines

• While many schools and apostolates aspire to form leaders, the

Ignatian vision, as embodied in the dynamics of the Spiritual
Exercises, seeks to form people to develop their talents to the
utmost and challenge them to the highest levels of
service. Not just to seek the good, but the greater good. It
thus has a tendency to form an elite—but its desire has been to
form an apostolic elite, an elite for service.

• -Fr Bienvenido Nebres SJ (University President, 1993-2011)

VISION
In the spirit of being Lux in Domino, Light in the Lord, Ateneo de Manila
University will be a force for good in seeking innovative and sustainable
solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. Rooted in its Filipino,
Catholic, and Jesuit values, Ateneo will be a collaborative and
engaged leader in the work of social transformation through education,
formation, research, and social engagement.
MISSION
• As a University, Ateneo de Manila seeks to uphold,
preserve, and communicate truth and apply it to human
development and the preservation of the Earth.
• As a Filipino University, Ateneo de Manila seeks to
identify with, enrich, and embody Philippine culture and
contribute to the development of the nation and the
upliftment of Filipinos as part of the global community.
• As a Catholic University, Ateneo de Manila seeks to
form persons-for-and-with-others who, following the
teachings and example of Christ, will devote their lives
to promotion of service and justice, especially for those
who are most in need of help, the poor, and the
powerless.
• As a Jesuit University, Ateneo de Manila seeks the goals
of Jesuit liberal education through the harmonious
development of moral and intellectual virtues. Imbued
with the Ignatian spirit, the University aims to lead its
students to see God in all things and to strive for the
greater glory of God and the greater service of
mankind.
• Ateneo de Manila University seeks all these through
excellence in teaching, learning, and formation;
creation and advancement of knowledge through
cutting-edge research and creative work; cultivation of
an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable institution and
community; and an expansive and immersive
engagement with society.
 POPE
FRANCIS
• He was the First Pope from
the Society of Jesus, the
religious community whose
worldly, wise intellectuals are
as famous as its missionaries
and martyrs.
• "He may act like a Franciscan,
but he thinks like a Jesuit," -
Fr. Thomas Reese
• His approach to leadership
and his emphasis on serving
the poor and marginalized
 ST. MOTHER
TERESA
OF CALCUTTA
• Had a close association with
Jesuits and she was deeply
influenced by Ignatian
Spirituality
• Her devotion to prayer, service
to the poor, and discernment of
God's will in her life reflect key
aspects of Ignatian spirituality.
Do You
Have Any
Questions
?
 PRAYER:
Take, Lord
and accept all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding,
and my entire will,
all that I have and possess.
you have given all to me.
To you, O Lord, I return it.
All is yours,
dispose of it wholly according to your will.
Give me your love and your grace,
for this is sufficient for me.
"Trust in the Lord with all
your heart, and do not lean
on your own understanding.
In all your ways
acknowledge him, and he
will make straight your
paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"It is not hard to obey when we
love the one whom we obey."

-Saint Ignatius
QUIZ
TIME!
 QUESTIO
NS:
Who is the founder
of Ignatian
Spirituality?
 QUESTIO
NS: meaning
What is the
of this in English
translation: Ad
majorem Dei
 QUESTIO
NS:
Who was the Pope
that recognized the
Society of Jesus?
 QUESTIO
NS:the Jesuit
It is one of
University and
Community in the
Philippines. Ans.
Ateneo de Manila
 QUESTIO
These areNS:
compilation
of meditations, prayers
and contemplative
practices that help the
people to deepen their
relationship with God
THAT’S
ALL,