Ignatian Meditation

Place yourself in God’s presence:

Sit in a comfortable position. Breathe in and out fully and imagine God before, around, and within you like the air that fills you.

Centering/Quieting:

Try your best to quiet and focus your mind. Use candles or instrumental music if helpful.

Ask for the grace desired:

Peace, the gift of prayer, deep listening, letting go, surrender, faith…

Read the passage two or three times.

Notice any words, phrases, or images that strike or challenge you. Stay there and ruminate on them; let God’s Spirit guide your thinking, imagining, remembering, etc.

Notice what feelings emerge within you as you meditate on the passage.

Do the feelings lead you to a deeper experience of God/grace? Savor that experience and listen to what God might reveal to you.

Pray with the question

“What does this passage mean for me today and how does it relate to my life situations?”

Enter into an intimate conversation with the Lord.

End the prayer period with an Our Father, Glory Be, or an expression of gratitude, etc.