{"product_id":"probing-the-depths-ignatian-lessons-and-meditations-arranged-according-to-the-liturgical-year-9798687368278","title":"Probing the Depths: Ignatian Lessons and Meditations Arranged According to the Liturgical Year","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you know how to pray? Do you know how to discern the will of God? How do you best fulfill the mission of your life and give God the greatest glory? These are among the most foundational questions in life. One of the best ways to answer each one of these questions in your life is through the spiritual teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween the years of 1522-1541, Saint Ignatius of Loyola completed what has come to be known as one of the greatest spiritual masterpieces of all time: \u003cem\u003eThe Spiritual Exercises.\u003c\/em\u003e This relatively short book is packed with deep insights and guidelines for one who wants to grow in holiness by encountering God on a 30-day retreat. In a sense, this retreat is the \"mother of all retreats\" on account of its length, method and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our day and age, within our fast-paced society, few people are able to go off and enter into silence and solitude for 30 days and to thus benefit from the fruitfulness of the full experience of Saint Ignatius' retreat format. However, many people today are searching for ways to deepen their relationship with our divine Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal of this current three-part book, \u003cem\u003eProbing the Depths\u003c\/em\u003e, is to present the wisdom and spiritual lessons set forth by Saint Ignatius in \u003cem\u003eThe Spiritual Exercises\u003c\/em\u003e in a format you can incorporate into your daily life throughout the Liturgical Year. A summary of the three parts of this book is as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One\u003c\/b\u003e presents a brief introduction to the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, offers an introduction to his masterpiece \u003cem\u003eThe Spiritual Exercises\u003c\/em\u003e, and gives an overview of ten lessons taught by Saint Ignatius in \u003cem\u003eThe Spiritual Exercises.\u003c\/em\u003e These lessons provide a basis for his unique spiritual approach and will be exceptionally useful in a practical way, especially as it pertains to daily discernment and fulfillment of the will of God. These chapters should be read and re-read so that they become practiced in your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two\u003c\/b\u003e of this book contains sixty-nine guided meditations on the topics Saint Ignatius recommends for his 30-day retreat. These meditations were written using the methods of meditation, contemplation and application of the senses that are taught by Saint Ignatius. These meditations are arranged according to the Liturgical Year of the Church, which makes it possible to incorporate them into the daily rhythm of your life. A more detailed explanation of this arrangement of the meditations is found in the Introduction to Part Two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three\u003c\/b\u003e of this book provides some additional prayer material that can be used throughout the year. Specifically, it provides three forms of examination of conscience, a daily and weekly examen format based on the five points of Saint Ignatius' \u003cem\u003eDaily General Examen\u003c\/em\u003e, and some morning, afternoon and evening prayers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his initial instructions for the retreat, in the 18th and 19th Annotations, Saint Ignatius acknowledges that some people will need to adapt these exercises to their state in life. Thus, for those who live a busy life in the world, the Exercises may need to be extended over many weeks rather than completed within 30 days. Therefore, these meditations have been adapted to meet this need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you do not make a weekly holy hour of adoration, the meditations and prayers in this book can also be used on a regular basis during your daily and\/or weekly prayer time in any quiet place. However, the meditations are written specifically with a holy hour of adoration in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-9988085\"\u003eJohn Paul Thomas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.66d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798687368278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL010000\"\u003eChristianity | Catholic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42658259173613,"sku":"9798687368278","price":18.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_4fd3db7e-c2f2-4dbf-8027-79782c6f36df.jpg?v=1649321450","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/probing-the-depths-ignatian-lessons-and-meditations-arranged-according-to-the-liturgical-year-9798687368278","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}