| Author |
Ignatius, of Loyola, Saint, 1491-1556 |
| Author |
Coppens, Charles, 1835-1920 |
| LoC No. |
16006730
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| Title |
The spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius : adapted to an eight days retreat and six triduums in preparation for the semi-annual renovation of the vows, all for the use of Jesuits only
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| Original Publication |
United States: B. Herder, 1916.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius: Adapted to an Eight Days Retreat" by Rev. Charles Coppens, S.J. is a spiritual guidebook written in the early 20th century. The text is designed for Jesuit retreats, aiming to deepen the participants' spiritual understanding and guide them through structured meditations centered on the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The overarching theme of the work focuses on aligning one's life with the will of God, exploring the purpose of human existence, and promoting a deeper relationship with Christ. The opening of the text lays out the significance of conducting a retreat, portraying it as a pivotal opportunity for spiritual growth. It establishes the framework for the eight-day experience, emphasizing the importance of personal introspection to confront one’s sins, achieve a more profound understanding of God's expectations, and cultivate goals aligned with faith. The preliminary sections detail the structure and intention behind the Spiritual Exercises, urging participants to engage prayerfully and thoughtfully with the meditations that follow, setting a contemplative atmosphere conducive to spiritual rejuvenation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Meditations
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| Subject |
Ignatius, of Loyola, Saint, 1491-1556. Exercitia spiritualia
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| Subject |
Spiritual exercises
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| Subject |
Spiritual retreats
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70790 |
| Release Date |
May 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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