Welcome to the second part of your life. St. Ignatius of Loyola considered the Spiritual Exercises to be so impactful to a person’s life, that their life could be divided into two parts: their life before the Exercises, and their life after the Exercises. While generally used to help a person make an “election,” or discernment, they could also be used to deepen and strengthen one’s relationship with Jesus, and commitment to choosing to serve under the banner of the Cross. However they are used though, they should ultimately help someone grow closer in their relationship to God.
While the Spiritual Exercises are typically done in a 30 day silent retreat format, there are 7 day and even weekend versions of these retreats. However, the retreat may be adapted in multiple ways, and often a 4 or 6 week format is used within parishes. Ignatius90 will extend this out to approximately 12 weeks- or 90 days. During the 30 day retreat, one day will consist of 4-5 hours of prayer and meditation per day. Ignatius90 takes each day and turns it into a week’s worth of prayer and meditation, so retreatants only need to dedicate 1 hour per day to prayer.
This slower pace allows retreatants to integrate the spiritual fruits of the Exercises into their daily lives more fully. The Exercises remain structured according to the original “four weeks,” with each section emphasizing a different aspect of the retreatant’s spiritual journey. The First Week focuses on reflecting on one’s past, understanding God’s mercy, and learning how to discern His calling. The Second Week involves walking with Jesus through the Gospels, discerning where God is calling them, and choosing to follow Christ the King. The Third Week invites retreatants to unite themselves with Christ in His suffering and make an election or discernment. Finally, the Fourth Week culminates with the joy of Christ’s resurrection, empowering the retreatant to answer God’s call and live a life of service to Him and His Church.
As the Exercises end with Christ’s resurrection and ascension, so too does Ignatius90, concluding on Easter. This extended retreat offers the opportunity to not only grow closer to God but also to let His presence permeate every aspect of daily life. By its completion, retreatants should feel more adept at hearing God’s voice, more attuned to recognizing His presence, and more confident in making daily and lifelong discernments. Above all, they will carry with them the tools to continue growing spiritually and helping others on their journey toward God.
Ignatius90 is an invitation to transformation—a journey that will challenge you to go deeper in your faith, reflect on your relationship with God, and discern how best to respond to His call in your life. By stretching the Spiritual Exercises over 90 days, this retreat offers a pace that allows for greater integration of prayer, reflection, and action into daily life. Whether you are seeking clarity in a major life decision, hoping to deepen your commitment to Christ, or simply longing to encounter God in a more profound way, Ignatius90 provides a framework to grow in spiritual maturity. As you embark on this path, may you find yourself walking more closely with Christ, strengthened in your resolve to live a life of faith, hope, and love. Let this experience mark the beginning of a new chapter in your spiritual journey—a life lived more fully for the glory of God.
About the Author
Ignatius90 was developed by Vicktor Moberg, a devout Catholic, and “Man of the Exercises.” Vicktor entered the Jesuit Novitiate in the fall of 2016, made his 30 Day Silent Retreat the fallowing January, and ultimately left the Novitiate to pursue his vocation to the family life in the spring of 2018. He and his wife are active in various ministries centered around Faith and Family Life in their parish and diocese.
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