Books we recommend
browse our list of recommended Ignatian books that will support you on your journey.
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By Authors from the Ignatian Center
by Niecy LoCricchio, an Ignatian Center director. This book is an Ignatian Advent and Christmas coloring book that invites an adult and a child to enter into a scripture story, coloring, discussing, and praying together.
by Dale Gish, Founder of The Ignatian Center. This book contains all the materials you need to pray the Ignatian Exercises over nine months under the guidance of an Ignatian director.
by Dale Gish, Founder of The Ignatian Center. A prayer journey to experience God’s love and experience the Ignatian structure of prayer. Pray with this book to prepare for the Ignatian Exercises.
The Ignatian Center periodically offers a group journey through this book led by one of our spiritual directors. If you are interested in participating in one of these groups, fill out this interest form and we will let you know when the next one is forming.
by Niecy LoCricchio. A book of Ignatian influenced guided retreats by one of The Ignatian Center’s Ignatian Directors.
Prayer Books
2004, expanded version. A beautiful collection of Ignatian prayers.
by Mark Thibodeau. This small book is an excellent introduction to the Examen and offers many guided specific examens.
by Jim Manney - A collection of short Ignatian writings that could be reflected on or shared in a group setting.
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Ignatian Discernment
by Mark Thibodeaux, is an excellent introduction to Ignatian Discernment as well as more detailed information about consolation and desolation.
For studying the Exercises
by David Flemming. Reference book containing the Exercises as Ignatius wrote them. On one side of the page are Ignatius' words; a contemporary translation is on the other.