A Method of Prayer of

St. Ignatius of Loyola

[In 15 minutes Move Through 5 Steps]

STEP #1:        

I am in God’s loving gaze, God creating me one moment at a time.

STEP #2:        

I thank God for graces, favors, gifts received; both my permanent gifts and gifts of this day.

STEP #3:

I ask Holy Spirit to enlighten my mind and heart; that Jesus' Spirit will accompany me, refresh and alert me.

STEP #4:  

I review how I have been living this day, this time, since I last paused to pray with loving attention.  I consider well my feelings, my affections, my moods and my inclinations, as well as my actions and inactions.

STEP #5:   

I prayerfully speak words of reconciliation and resolve. 

I end:  Our Father…

Adaption by Paul Panaretos, S.J.

[Formerly, Retreat Director]

Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit Retreat House