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IgnatianSpirituality.com® is a resource site devoted to explaining and practicing Ignatian spirituality. It is organized as a guided library rather than a news site: visitors can start with an overview of the tradition, move into prayer methods such as the Daily Examen, and then go deeper through articles, blog posts, videos, and online retreats. It is useful for newcomers who want a structured introduction, for people already familiar with Ignatian prayer who want practical guidance, and for anyone looking for online retreat material.
What the Site Covers
The navigation reflects the main areas of the tradition:
- What Is Ignatian Spirituality? — an entry point explaining the tradition itself
- The Ignatian Way — the broader approach to life and decision-making
- Ignatian Prayer — including The Spiritual Exercises, The Daily Examen, retreats, prayers by St. Ignatius and others, prayer online, and "The What-How-Why of Prayer"
- Making Good Decisions — an approach to good choices, spiritual direction, and the discernment of spirits
- Vocations
- Ignatian Voices — St. Ignatius Loyola and later figures grouped by century (16th–17th, 18th–19th, and 20th)
- Ignatian Organizations — Jesuit organizations, education, arts and sciences, social justice, and theology and ecclesiology
The homepage also surfaces a dotMagis Blog with categories for Discernment, Examen, Reflections, and Spiritual Exercises, plus a search function.
Formats Available
The site mixes reading and guided practice:
| Format | Where it appears |
|---|---|
| Explanatory articles | Sections such as What Is Ignatian Spirituality and Ignatian Prayer |
| Blog reflections | dotMagis Blog, with posts like "Who Cuts Your Meat?" and "Prayer Is Like Bleeding Your Pipes" |
| Step-by-step guides | "Exploring the Examen Step-by-Step," including entries on giving thanks and asking God for light |
| Video introductions | "The Ignatian Way" — watch videos that introduce the main ideas |
| Online retreats | "An Ignatian Prayer Adventure" — make a retreat online |
| Downloadable/print resources | An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality poster and booklet |
How to Start Using It
- Begin at "NEW? START HERE." The homepage places this entry point alongside the main feature blocks, so a first-time visitor does not have to guess where to begin.
- Read the overview. Use "What Is Ignatian Spirituality?" to get the basic vocabulary before trying any practice.
- Pick one practice. The Daily Examen is presented as a discrete, learnable routine ("Reflect on God's presence in your day"), and the step-by-step series breaks it into stages.
- Choose a deeper track. If you want a sustained experience, follow "An Ignatian Prayer Adventure" for an online retreat; if you want to read, browse dotMagis or the Ignatian Voices sections.
- Verify what you've learned. After working through a step-by-step guide, try the practice on your own day and compare it against the described stages — for example, checking whether you moved through thanksgiving, light, and review in the Examen.
Practical Notes
- The site is English-language (en-US) and identifies itself with a registered trademark, IgnatianSpirituality.com®.
- It links out to social channels — Facebook, Instagram, X, Vimeo, and YouTube — and includes About and Contact pages.
- The homepage references a 15th-anniversary feature, "15 Gifts to Celebrate 15 Years," which collects anniversary content in one place.
- No pricing or login requirements are stated in the available site material, so treat access terms as something to confirm on the site itself rather than assuming a model.
For a reader who wants a single, organized starting point for Ignatian prayer and discernment — rather than scattered articles — this site's structure of overview, practice, retreat, and blog is the main reason to use it.