Ep.20-A Man After the Heart of Jesus: St. Ignatius and the Spiritual Exercises w/ Fr. Burfitt SSPX

Father Burfitt SSPX joins us to give us a brief intro to the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. We discuss what they are and how they can be an upward spiritual ascent for those who undergo the exercises. 00:00:00​ Introduction00:04:50​ Who was St Ignatius and the origin of the Spiritual Exercises?00:08:40 Aligning your will to God00:09:15​​ Historical Context of St Ignatius' life00:10:04​ God will have His souls!00:13:00​ What do the Exercises entail00:19:18 Rudy's experience of the Exercises & self awareness00:23:00​ Discernment of Spirits. Angelic or Demonic?00:28:55 The Rules for Discernment of Spirits​00:47:30 Consolation and Desolation and feelings00:50:00​ Being non reactionary00:53:30​​ Fr.'s advice for Spiritual Direction00:58:24 The Jesuits before and nowResources mentioned in this episode:Biography of St Ignatius TAN BOOKS:https://tanbooks.com/saints/saint-biography-books/the-life-of-saint-ignatius-of-loyola/Christian Warfare:https://angeluspress.org/products/christian-warfare-deluxeOur Lady of the Angels Chapel Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YlPkoxPrcjbqH6fL-sJ7g/videosFollow us @gladtradpodcast Subscribe to our Youtube channel!Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Kate ElminiEldridge YorkshireCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaJanet WeipertPatrick MacEganFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube