Exploring the Purpose of Life Through the Spiritual Exercises

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We explore what the Spiritual Exercises are about and talk about the Purpose of Life or the Principle and Founation. This video will begin to guide you through the heart of theSpiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The aim of the Exercises is to help you find freedom by letting go of what holds you back and to discover God's will for your life. It’s not about learning facts but about savoring and reflecting on what matters most. You’ll be encouraged to engage fully with your prayer and daily life, using memory, understanding, and will to connect with God in meaningful ways. This approach invites patience and gentleness as you build a stronger relationship with God through silence, reflection, and honest conversation. Whether you’re new to prayer or looking to deepen your experience, this video offers a clear path to finding peace, purpose, and freedom in your spiritual journey. This is the beginning of a series where you'll be guided in reflections and prayer little by little.

00:00 The Role of the Retreat Director
01:31 Double Purpose of the Spiritual Exercises
03:20 The Name: Spiritual Exercises
05:36 Savoring, not knowledge.
08:26 Use of Memory, understanding, and Will
12:17 When prayer is difficult
13:07 Benefits of Silence
14:15 The Presuposition
17:48 The Purpose of Life
19:00 The End
25:31 The Means
27:13 The Difficulty