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Sin and Hell …The chief punishment of hell is eternal separation from God, in whom alone man can possess the life and happiness for which he was created and for which he longs. -Catechism of the Catholic Church 1035 Begin each prayer period with your preparatory prayer and with the grace you are seeking. In
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Introduction The best of all prayers is made by keeping our thoughts always fixed on God. -St. Ignatius of Loyola We’ll begin by easing into the Exercises. Start practicing with your journaling if it’s not a habit you have already. Find a space that is quiet and conducive for prayer. Be mindful of your posture
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Below are some curated resources to help one prepare for the Spiritual Exercises. There is a bio of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a guide to Ignatian Imaginative prayer and the Examen, and an introduction to Discernment of Spirits. Ignatius Bio Imaginative Prayer Pray with your Imagination Ignatian Contemplation Lectio Divina The art of praying with

