Ignatius 90

Entering Into Christ’s Life

There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.

– G.K. Chesterton

This week we will enter into Jesus’s life. Take time to place yourself in the Gospel scenes and watch them come alive. The Gospels are not just a historical reality, we are living them out today. As you prayed with your memories, you will now pray with Christ’s memories.  

• Day 0 – Some Considerations
  • SpEx [127-131]- Additions to Prayer
• Day 1- Incarnation and Annunciation
  • SpEx. [101-109]- The Trinity observing the World
  • Luke 1:26-38- The Annunciation and Incarnation of our Lord
• Day 2- The Nativity
  • SpEx [110-117]
  • Luke 2:1-14
• Day 3-The Presentation in the Temple
  • Luke 2:21-38
• Day 4-  Epiphany/ Flight into Exile/ Role of Mary & Joseph/ Herod/ the 3 wise men
  • Mathew 2: 1-23

• Day 5- Repetition
  • SpEx [120]
• Day 6- Application of the senses
  • SpEx [121-126]- Praying with the senses with the 1st and 2nd meditations

Application of the Senses

As you pray, engage your senses and imagination. Place yourself in the scene and look around. What do you see, hear, or even smell? Take note of your surroundings, and then look to find the Gospel scene in front of you. Observe how the people act and talk. Observe your own interior feelings and stirrings.