Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

Another journey ends/changes.  The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius program that I began some months ago came to an end last night. 

The Spiritual Exercises was  conducted as  a 30-week process designed to enable working people to deepen their relationship and commitment to Jesus Christ.  This Exercise was offered in Tulsa from October through April, under the sponsorship of the Benedictine Sisters of Red Plains Monastery.

The love and commitment of this group is simply amazing. The depth of scriptural meditation and understanding is beyond anything I have experienced before.  I know that I have been changed by the experience, and will continue in my path with tools that I didn't even know I could possess.  During the ending ceremony, a word was chosen for each person, mine was JOY.  I couldn't have chosen it better.

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me;
Blood of Christ, inebriate me;
Water from the side of Christ, wash me;
Passion of Christ, strengthen me;
0 good Jesus, hear me;
Within Your wounds, hide me;
Suffer me not to be separated from You;
From the evil enemy defend me;
In the hour of my death call me,
And bid me come to You,
That with all Your saints I may praise You
For all eternity. Amen.

Comments

[Gannet Girl]

So glad you had such a wonderful and joy-filled experience. Doing the Exercises changes you forever.

[...paul]

Sounds as though it's been quite special. I'm guessing you may have blogged about the exercises previously, while you've been doing them. I must find some time and check back through your archives a bit -- only just found your blog -- to see how things have gone over the 30 weeks. I've been thinking about doing something like the Ignatian Exercises; if I can find somewhere locally in England.