"Principles and Foundations"
Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola

* Man is created to praise, honor, and serve God Our Lord.

* The other things on the face of the earth are created for man that they may help him in
achieving the end for which he is created.

* From this it follows that man is to use created things as much as they help him to praise,
honor, and serve God, and ought to rid himself of them in so far as they hinder him.




STEPS TO PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE
Saint Ignatius Loyola

PLACE.....Choose a private, quiet place to pray

POSTURE...Place your body in a comfortable position so you can listen to God

PRESENCE..Make yourself aware of God's presence within you and around you

PETITION..Ask God for the grace you desire from Him through this time of prayer

PASSAGE...Choose a passage from scripture and slowly read it aloud, listening attentively to the
words

PAUSE.....When you are receive new meaning from a passage...........when you are challenged by a
passage..........when a word or phrase stands out for you............when you feel a desire to do
something loving.........when you feel a desire to change something in your life...........when
you feel close to God..........THIS IS GOD SPEAKING DIRECTLY TO YOU

REVIEW....Think about your experience.......Thank God for this time and the grace you have
received.....Say a prayer such as the Our Father............Journal about your experience