saint ignatius

The meditation style of St. Ignatius has been one of the biggest blessings of my life and I want to share that blessing with the world. It has taught me the most important lesson in life, to pray.

Resources I use:

Word on Fire Bible: https://www.wordonfire.org/bible/
Roman Missal: https://www.catholiccompany.com/daily-roman-missal-third-edition-i32903/
Meditation and Contemplation by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/product-page/meditation-and-contemplation-an-ignatian-guide-to-praying-with-scripture

Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.

Saint Athanasius Church

Contra Mundum Swagger

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#046_BWYR in twelve simple steps, "A Spiritual Awakening" Final Chapter 12! (Episode 13)

This is the twelfth and Final Chapter!!

“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” (Step 12 of the twelve steps) 

But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures not the power of God. He is not God of the Dead but of the Living” (Matt 22:29,32) 

“What we have heard and known for ourselves must not be withheld from our descendants, but be handed on by us to the next generation.” (Psalm 78:3-4)

“What was given to you freely, you must give away freely.” (Matt 10:8) 

 John 20:19 Jesus Breaths on them and they receive the Holy Spirit! We are offered A new beginning, a new creation IF we so choose! 

Resources Cited:
Breathing Underwater by Father Richard Rohr
Fill These Hearts by Christopher West
TOB Explained, by Christopher West

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#045_BWYR in twelve simple steps, "Prayer", (Chapter #11, Episode 12) with Father Ryan Browning

"Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for the knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." (step 11 of the twelve steps)

"Prayer is an inspiration of the heart, it is a simple glance directed toward heaven, it is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial as well as joy; finally, it is something great, supernatural, which expands my soul and unites me to Jesus."--St. Therese of Lisieux

"Here we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision. We relax and take it easy. We don't struggle. We are often surprised how the right answers come after we have tried this for a while. What used to be a hunch, or the occasional inspiration gradually becomes a working part of the mind."--The Big Book of A.A. on prayer.

Here is a link: to Father Brownings "Prayer Warriors" teaching on prayer:

 Link to Jack's Morning Meditations

Lectio Divina Explained

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#018 "Spiritual Warfare" With Father Ryan Browning Rules 12-14 (Final Episode 6 of 6)

The Final Episode in our series! You wont want to miss this. The final Rules are about getting to know how the enemy works and getting to know thyself!

A discussion of Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits based on the Rules of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. These rules help us to become aware of and understand the different movements of our soul so that we can begin to move away from spiritual anxiety and despair to the grace, healing and love that God desires for each of us.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." -- John 14:27

Scripture: Psalms 51, 91 and 130 and Isaiah 43:1-7

Books:
"Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits" by Dan Burke (easy read)
"Discernment of Spirits" by Father Timothy Gallagher (in depth)

14 Rules of St. Ignatius

JPII Renewal Center Website

017 "Spiritual Warfare" with Father Ryan Browning (part 5) Rules #8-11

A discussion of Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits based on the Rules of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. These rules help us to become aware of and understand the different movements of our soul so that we can begin to move away from spiritual anxiety and despair to the grace, healing and love that God desires for each of us.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." -- John 14:27

Scripture: Psalms 51, 91 and 130 and Isaiah 43:1-7

Books:
"Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits" by Dan Burke (easy read)
"Discernment of Spirits" by Father Timothy Gallagher (in depth)

14 Rules of St. Ignatius

JPII Renewal Center Website

Support the show (http://jp2renew.org/donate/)

#016 Spiritual Warfare with Father Ryan Browning (part 4)

A discussion of Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits based on the Rules of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. These rules help us to become aware of and understand the different movements of our soul so that we can begin to move away from spiritual anxiety and despair to the grace, healing and love that God desires for each of us.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." -- John 14:27

Scripture: Psalms 51, 91 and 130 and Isaiah 43:1-7

Books:
"Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits" by Dan Burke (easy read)
"Discernment of Spirits" by Father Timothy Gallagher (in depth)

14 Rules of St. Ignatius

JPII Renewal Center Website

Support the show (http://jp2renew.org/donate/)

In this episode we continue our discussion on discernment. Ultimately discernment should turn us toward a decision that leads us toward love. In part two, Father teaches of how the devil will torment us in our decision making process. He also teaches us how to overcome the evil to turn toward God and become Holy. 

The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church.

Thank you for listening.

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Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

We all have important decisions that we need to make in life. In this episode we specifically focus on the process of making those decisions. Discernment is of vital importance within our lives. Father discusses what his process was like and gives us all a blueprint we can implement in our daily lives.  

The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church.

Thank you for listening.

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Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe