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The Jesuit Way

The Jesuit Way is a way to check your spiritual progress

  • Be aware that you are in the presence of Christ

  • Be thankful for the day

  • Reflect on your actions, attitudes and motives

  • Review your day and make note of what needs to be corrected

  • Have a heart-to-heart talk with Jesus

People usually examine their conscience once a week and at night before prayers.


Jesuit 6 week meditation schedule for new candidates

Wk 1 Consider purpose of your life and relationship to others

Wk 2 Consider sin and its consequence

Wk 3 Consider events in the life of Jesus

Wk 4 Consider the suffering and death of Jesus

Wk 5 Consider the joy from Christ's resurrection

Wk 6 Consider God's love for you and your response


In weakness is our strength

When we examine our conscience, we discover our weaknesses. We probably see the same mistakes and the same sins repeated.

Many things need to be changed, but it is not easy. We may not have the strength.

jesus calls his disciples

But there is One who can give us the strength... Jesus Christ.

Saint Paul knew that his dependency on God was the source of his strength... "When I am weak, then I am strong."

Usually it is in our pain and our brokenness that we turn to Jesus. We realize that we can't do it ourselves, so we cry out, "Jesus, please help me."

And He always answers. All that we have to do is stay close to Him and trust Him.

When you are hurting and are heavily burdened say: "Jesus, I give my life to you." And He will be your strength.


To better connect with the Lord

  • Work on forgiving anyone who has hurt you

  • Go to confession for Christ's forgiveness

  • Learn to rely on Jesus... don't tell Him how to handle your problem

  • In your daily prayers thank Jesus for His love and mercy

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