The Science of the Spiritual Life According to the Spiritual Exercises - Hardcover

by Father Clare (Author)

""The Science of the Spiritual Life According to the Spiritual Exercises"" by Father Clare is a comprehensive guide to understanding and practicing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The book explores the deep connection between science and spirituality, and how the Spiritual Exercises can help individuals achieve a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationship with God. Father Clare provides a detailed explanation of each of the four weeks of the Exercises, including the various meditations, prayers, and contemplations involved in each stage. He also offers practical advice on how to integrate the Exercises into daily life, and how to overcome common obstacles that may arise during the process. Through his insightful and inspiring writing, Father Clare provides readers with a clear and accessible roadmap for embarking on a transformative spiritual journey. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the Spiritual Exercises, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life and connect with the divine.1924. The Book of the Spiritual Exercises contains the principles on which St. Ignatius, under God, formed his Society, and embodies its very essence and spirit. It is for this reason that all who are called by God to become members of that Society, and who wish to correspond with their high vocation, must always regard it as a sacred duty to apply themselves seriously to a study of the meaning and bearing of each word of a work which in such a short and concise form comprises the whole spirit of the Institute of the Society of Jesus, and to form themselves both interiorly and exteriorly in accordance with its teachings. Partial Contents: On the Method of Meditation; On the Spiritual Exercises; The Illuminative Way; The Last Supper; Resurrection; Subjects for Consideration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.