The First Spiritual Exercises

Download or read book Understanding the Spiritual Exercises written by Michael Ivens and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the Spiritual Exercises were first published in 1548, they have been a popular and important resource for spiritual directors and directees. In this new translation, Michael Ivens draws on the wealth of previously published materials, as well as his extensive experience, to produce a new commentary that unravels the inner workings of the Spiritual Exercises. This new translation with detailed introductions to each section, helps directors arrive at a firm and nuanced understanding of this classic of western spirituality.