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Klappentext Arranged as a twenty-four week retreat in four phases, this edition is a guide to The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Zusammenfassung Arranged as a twenty-four week retreat in four phases! this title incorporates 'centering' exercises of awareness patterned on Eastern. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the Third Edition Introduction to Spiritual Exercises Guidelines for Ignatian Spirituality in Everday Life (ISEL)Time Allotted for the ExercisesFreedom to Follow God's PromptingsThe Director of the ExercisesWritten Resources for an ISEL RetreatStructures of Daily PrayerSome Ignatian Forms of Prayer Historical Roots of Ignatian SpiritualityPreparation for PrayerThe Prayer ItselfReflection on PrayerGuidelines for the Discernment of SpiritsAwareness Meditation and Its Relation to Ignatian PrayerConsciousness Examen or Christian Insight MeditationFormat for the Practice of Christian Insight Meditation (CIM) Preparation for Phase One Prayer The "How" and "Why" of the ExercisesHistorical Background of the AuthorPreliminary Recommendation for an ISEL RetreatFrom Desolation to God's Healing Love Phase One of the Exercises: Weeks 1 to 4 Week 1: Soul of Christ! sanctify me!Week 2: The Principle and FoundationWeek 3: Sin and the Great StruggleWeek 4: A Sinner loved by GodTransition from Phase One to Phase Two A Consideration or Appeal to ReasonA Perspective on the Call of Christ to Each of UsThe "Foundation of the Second Phase"Modern Difficulties with the Concept of "King"Christ's Life: The Basic Theological Principle Week 5: The Call and the Coming of the Eternal King Preparation for Phase Two PrayerContemplation of the Life of ChristThe Contemplative Prayer of Phase TwoFurther Directions by Ignatius from the Exercises Phase Two of the Exercises: Weeks 6 to 16 Week 6: The Incarnation and Birth of JesusWeek 7: The "Showing Forth" of the Newborn KingMy perception of my Companion and King Week 8: The Hidden Life of JesusConsiderations for a Contemplative in Action Today Week 9: The Strategy of JesusExperiences of Consolation and Desolation Week 10: The Mission BeginsGuidance for the Remainder of Phase Two Prayer Week 11: Jesus Calls Me by NameWeek 12: Jesus Teaches Me with Words of "Power and Light"Introduction to Making a Choice of a State or Way of Life Week 13: Jesus Heals MeWeek 14: Jesus Challenges MeWeek 15: Jesus Nurtures MeWeek 16: Jesus Accepts Love and Bestows LovePreparation for Phase Three Prayer The Colloquy: Intensified and EnlargedThe Contemplations of Phase ThreePhase Three of the Exercises: Weeks 17 to 19 Week 17: Jesus is BetrayedWeek 18: Jesus Suffers Injustice! Insults! and TortureWeek 19: The King Mounts His Throne of GloryPreparation for Phase Four PrayerFaith Insight into the "Why" of Christian Optimism Phase Four of the Exercises: Weeks 20 to 24 Week 20: Christ the Lord Conquers DeathWeek 21: The King Sends Forth His Followers! and thus the Risen Lord Shares His MissionWeek 22: "I will ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate [Paraclete]."Week 23: The Prodigal God: Contemplation on His LoveLove expresses itself in full! mutual sharing Week 24: Totally in His Hands Resources for the Study of the Spiritual ExercisesCalendar for the Spiritual Exercises as an ISEL Retreat ...
