2026 - 2027

Readings and Conversations in Ignatian Spirituality

Ignatian Spirituality Readings is intended for those who have completed Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) or those who are steeped in Ignatian spirituality.  The rich tradition of growing in Ignatian spirituality through spiritual reading and conversation is a trusted way to bring graced experiences to one’s spiritual life and to grow in Ignatian spirituality.

The purpose of Ignatian Spirituality Readings is to provide further insight and knowledge about the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.  Some themes and topics include Ignatian prayer, the Spiritual Exercises, discernment, and ways of living Ignatian spirituality in everyday life. 

Participants in this program will meet monthly via zoom on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm for an hour and a half. At each monthly session, brief assigned readings (usually between 50 to 70 pages in length) will form the focus of the conversation and sharing. The facilitator will provide a brief introduction and some questions to elicit and guide the conversation. All participants are encouraged to join in the conversation following a pattern of spiritual conversations. Participants will explore the books  listed below and will purchase the  books prior to the sessions.  All can be found on Amazon and some used books sellers.

Praying the Truth: Deepening Your Friendship with God through Honest Prayer by William Barrry, SJ

God’s Voice Within: The Ignatian Way to Discover God’s Will by Mark Thibodeaux, SJ

The Personal Vocation: Transformation in Depth through the Spiritual Exercises by Herbert Alphonso, SJ

The Spiritual Exercises with Teilhard de Chardin by Augustin Udias, SJ  

The objectives for the participants are as follows:

·      To know, understand, and integrate into one’s life some key elements of Ignatian spirituality.

·      To share some personal experiences of elements of Ignatian spirituality which participants gather from their reading.

·      To develop a hunger for further exploration and sharing of Ignatian spirituality as a way to grow in their relationship with God.

The maximum number of participants will be fourteen and attendance at all eight sessions is expected. 

Dates for the Ignatian Spirituality Readings: September 17, October 15, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, and April 8. 

COST: $35 scholarships are available. Please email connect@ignatiancenterkc.org to inquire.

REGISTRATION: Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 10.