Dennis Podryadchikov's Reviews > The Spiritual Exercises

This work by a sixteen-century monk can help anyone who is ready to spend a month in spiritual exercises. Primarily written for those in ministry, the book can be adapted for interested believers. Ignatius of Loyola readily presents instructions (so-called "rules") and delineates thirty days filled with times of focusing on different gospel narratives. His goal is to see God in everything. His means is what today we call contemplation or reflection. It is better to try these exercises under a guidance of a spiritual mentor and away from one's usual place of habitation. Ignatius, thus, writes a helpful guide for those interested in a getaway to focus on spiritual exercises.