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Looking for a certified director for personal spiritual direction?
MONA SNIDER
Having received her certification in spiritual direction and directed retreats from Creighton University, Mona enjoys giving both group and individual spiritual direction in the Ignatian Tradition.
NANCY SEIBOLT
Nancy holds an M.A. in Christian Spirituality along with a graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University. Nancy engages art in her spiritual practice and has taught Art and Spirituality at Creighton University in the Christian Spirituality Program.
LORI STEVENS
As a spiritual director and retreat leader rooted in the Ignatian Tradition, Lori delights in accompanying others on their spiritual journey. She holds an M.A. in Christian Spirituality along with a graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University. Lori is available to meet in-person or remotely utilizing Zoom or FaceTime.
JULIE REUTER
Julie Reuter is a wife, mother, grandmother, Spiritual Director, artist, creator, Ignatian Prayer Companion and “joyful spirit.” Julie earned her certification as a Spiritual Director from the Souljourners program in Atchison, KS. She has been involved for over 20 years in various women’s ministries. Julie is active in the Ignatian Spirituality Center of Kansas City as a guide and peer supervisor.
The Ignatian Spirituality Center gets many requests for spiritual direction and have over the years compiled of list of area spiritual directors who are familiar with Ignatian Spirituality. Mona, Nancy and Lori are three spiritual directors in the Kansas City that also serve as instructors and/or mentors in our Ignatian Spirituality Program for the training and formation of our Ignatian prayer guides. If you are interested in spiritual direction, reach out and we will help you connect.
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Our Ignatian Book Clubs began as a response to a desire to build community for people who are interested in the Exercises or for those who have completed them and want to learn more. READ MORE
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY RESOURCES (IN PRINT)
+ GETTING STARTED
Finding God in all Things - William A. Barry S.J.
Praying with Ignatius of Loyola - Jacqueline Syrup Bergan and Marie Swan
What is Ignatian Spirituality? - David L. Fleming S.J.
Companions of Christ - Margaret Silf
The Jesuit Guide to Almost Anything - James Martin S.J.
God’s Passionate Desire - William A. Barry S.J.
God and You - William A Barry S.J.
Seek My Face - William Barry S.J.
Eyes To See, Ears To Hear - David Lonsdale S.J.
+ DISCERNMENT OF SPIRITS
God’s Voice Within - Mark E. Thibodeaux, S.J.
The Discernment of Spirits - Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV
Discerning the Will of God - Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV
Spiritual Consolation - Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV
Weeds Among the Wheat - Thomas H. Green, S.J.
Inner Compass - Margaret Silf
Pierre Favre and Discernment - Brian O’Leary, S.J. *
+ HISTORY OF THE JESUITS/IGNATIUS LOYOLA
St. Ignatius Loyola - F.A. Forbes
A Pilgrim’s Journey - Joseph N. Tylenda S.J.
The Jesuits: A History from Ignatius to the Present - John W. O’Malley S.J.
The Life of Ignatius of Loyola - Pedro de Ribadeneira S.J.
The Jesuits: their Spiritual Doctrine and Practice - Joseph De Guibert S.J.
Psychology of a Saint - W.W. Meissner, S.J., M.D.
+ IGNATIAN PRAYER
Armchair Mystic - Mark E. Thibodeaux S.J.
An Ignatian Introduction To Prayer - Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV
Entering Christ’s Prayer - Eric Jensen, S.J.
Paying Attention to God - William A. Barry, S.J.
Hearts on Fire - Michael Harter, S.J.
When the Well Runs Dry - Thomas H. Green, S.J.
Sacred Darkness - Paul Coutinho, S.J.
The Examen Prayer - Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV
Reimagining the Ignatian Examen - Mark E. Thibodeaux, S.J.
Praying the Truth - William A. Barry, S.J.
The Ignatian Workout - Tim Muldoon, S.J.
What Do I Want In Prayer? - William A Barry, S.J.
Meditation and Comtemplation - Timothy Gallagher, OMV
+ SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Draw Me Into Your Friendship - David L. Fleming, S.J.
The Spiritual Exercises Of Saint Ignatius - George E. Ganss
Stretched for Greater Glory - George A. Aschenbrenner, S.J.
Like the Lightning - David L. Fleming, S.J.
Making Choices in Christ - Joseph A. Tetlow, S.J.
Spiritual Freedom - John English
+ GIVING THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Ignatian Adventure - Kevin O’Brien, S.J.
The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy - Monty Williams, S.J.
Understanding the Spiritual Exercises - Michael Ivens, S.J.
Orientations Vol 1 & 2 - John Veltri S.J.
Notes On the Spiritual Exercises - Edited by David Fleming S.J.
Sharing the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius - edit. by David Fleming S.J.
The Way of Ignatius Loyola - Edited by Philip Sheldrake S.J.
The Road From La Storta - Edited by Carl F. Starkloff S.J.
On Giving the Spiritual Exercises - Translated/Edited by Martin Palmer S.J.
+ JESUIT/IGNATIAN RETREATS
A Vacation With The Lord - Thomas H Green, S.J.
Discipleship and Its Foundations - David Fleming, S.J.
What More Can I Do? - David Fleming, S.J.
To Whom Do We Belong? - David Fleming, S.J.
+ OTHER
Remembering God’s Mercy - Dawn Eden
Just As You Are - Paul Coutinho, S.J.
How Big is Your God? - Paul Coutinho, S.J.
Jesus, A Pilgrimage - James Martin, S.J.
Wayfaring - Margaret Silf
He Leadeth Me - Fr. Walter Ciszek
Discerning Heart: Discovering a Personal God - Maureen Conroy
A Heart on Fire: Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Fr. James Kubick
Joy of the Gospel - Pope Francis
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY RESOURCES (ONLINE)
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION
Creighton University
The Master of Arts degree in Christian Spirituality and the Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats are a living synthesis of graduate-level study, personal prayer, shared faith and a commitment to apostolic work. Read more here.