Co-founded by Pierre Joseph de Clorivière, a Jesuit priest, Ignatian spirituality is an important part of our foundation. It is a grace from God that centers and fortifies us. We adopted as our own the rules of spiritual conduct of the Society of Jesus contained in the Summary and in St. Ignatius’ letter on Obedience.
The legacy of St. Ignatius is rich and structures our spiritual life, allowing us to see God in all things and all things in God, to feel with the Church, the importance of review and the unity of life. As part of our daily prayer and meditation, DHM are encouraged to pray the Ignatian Examen.
The Spiritual Exercises The Ignatian Examen
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, is an exemplary role model who spreads the Good News, proclaims the mercy of Jesus and the unconditional love of God.
Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation:
Laudate Deum: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231004-laudate-deum.html (vatican.va)
Pope Francis Encyclical Letters:
Fratelli Tutti: Fratelli tutti (3 October 2020) | Francis (vatican.va)
Laudato Si: papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si_en.pdf (vatican.va)
Lumen Fedei: Lumen fidei (29 June 2013) | Francis (vatican.va)
Resources
Serving Christ and the Pope - Jesuits.org
Pope Francis | America Magazine
