Michelle Ruetschle

The Ignatian Exercises are a wonderful opportunity to deepen your prayer life, enjoy greater intimacy with Jesus and to become more attuned to the movements of God in daily life. As with spiritual direction, God is the primary initiator and director of your spiritual pilgrimage, however you are accompanied by fellow travelers and a spiritual director on your journey. By faithfully making room for the Holy Spirit to work through the various steps of prayer and an imaginative engagement with Scripture, as well as reflecting on the teachings of Ignatius and others, you will be invited into a rich and deeply formative spiritual experience. For me, the exercises remain a powerful structure within which to encounter the endless love, richness of grace and profound mysteries of God. I continue to delight in the journey, made richer by the accompaniment of others.