Mark Taylor

God’s love changes us. That’s the starting point and goal of the Exercises. We spend time with Jesus and find ourselves loved. He meets us where we are, as we are, gently cares for us, and calls us into deeper love and trust. The Ignatian Exercises are not the only way Jesus does this, but they are a beautiful way that has blessed and transformed people for centuries.

Jesus met me personally and powerfully when I journeyed through the Exercises in a season of great grief and pain. He came to me with tender compassion and kindness. He shared my sorrow and invited me to share his. We became companions, friends. I found a deep and comforting solidarity with my Savior.

I am a father, teacher, spiritual director, and house painter. I am grateful for the opportunity to walk with people on their journey of deepening friendship with Jesus through the Exercises and in spiritual direction. He loves you with all of his heart and invites you to love him with all of yours. This is the way to transformation and freedom!