Fr. Trauner contemplates the trials of the Holy Family: the Presentation in the Temple, the Flight into Egypt, and the long hidden years in Nazareth. Drawing the retreatant toward imitation of the humility, patience,...
The second contemplation of the Second Week is the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. Fr. Trauner guides the meditation on the persons, words, and actions of the Holy Family modeling poverty, humility, and detachment...
Fr. Trauner opens the First Day of the Second Week with St. Ignatius’s contemplation on the Incarnation, drawing the retreatant into the moment the three Divine Persons decree the redemption of mankind and the...
Fr. Trauner opens the Second Week of The Spiritual Exercises with St. Ignatius’s meditation on the earthly king and the eternal King, drawing the retreatant toward a generous offering of self in the service...
The last episode of The Spiritual Exercises for this season, Fr. Trauner continues with a meditation on God’s infinite merciful love. To best keep up with retreat, Father recommends this edition of The Spiritual...
Fr. Trauner continues an overview of the Rules for the Discernment of Spirits from Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. To best keep up with retreat, Father recommends this edition of The Spiritual Exercises as...
Fr. Trauner begins an overview of the Rules for the Discernment of Spirits from Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. To best keep up with retreat, Father recommends this edition of The Spiritual Exercises as...
Fr. Trauner continues the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius on Venial Sin. To best keep up with retreat, Father recommends this edition of The Spiritual Exercises as the one used for his preparation for...
Fr. Trauner continues with St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, now on the temporary punishment of Purgatory. To best keep up with retreat, Father recommends this edition of The Spiritual Exercises as the one used for...
The Spiritual Exercises are back and just in time for the Lenten season! Fr. Trauner reviews the general examination of conscience for a general confession in St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises. To best keep up...
