{"id":116116,"date":"2026-07-21T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=116116"},"modified":"2026-07-21T12:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:24:48","slug":"tips-ignatian-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/tips-ignatian-prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Starting Ignatian Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:70.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.34765625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ignatian prayer can change how you approach your communion with God for good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jesuits.org\/stories\/the-life-of-st-ignatius-of-loyola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Ignatius Loyola<\/a> in the sixteenth century and embraced by the Jesuits and other believers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ignatius believed that our feelings <strong>lead us toward God<\/strong>, not away from Him, and that our joy, sadness, or distress should all be a part of prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these 6 tips to implement one of the richest contemplative traditions of Christianity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Makes Ignatian Prayer Different<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-116214\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-2048x1444.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-960x677.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-1080x762.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-170x120.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"846\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20846'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='846'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116214 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-2048x1444.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-960x677.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-1080x762.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-2-170x120.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/drinking%20alcohol\/?orientation=landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional prayer typically means that you speak words toward God and leave space for silence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ignatian prayer makes you become more active; it invites your imagination, emotions, and personal experience directly into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&rsquo;re not something you should suppress while praying, but the opposite! You should honor <strong>your immediate feelings<\/strong> and allow God to see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ignatius trusted human feelings, believing that they were <strong>Dios<\/strong>&lsquo;s way of <strong>directly communicating<\/strong> with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This kind of attitude makes for a very personal prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prayer is shaped by who you are, enriched with your honest feelings, and that&rsquo;s exactly where its power lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Daily Examen<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-116216\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3.jpg\" alt=\"ignatian prayer feeling\" class=\"wp-image-116216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20801'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='801'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"ignatian prayer feeling\" class=\"wp-image-116216 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/drinking%20alcohol\/?orientation=landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re new to Ignatian prayer, the Daily Examen is the best way to begin because it&rsquo;s brief and practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essentially, it&rsquo;s a <strong>review of your day<\/strong>. Ideally, you&rsquo;d do it in the evening, when you have peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The point of the examen is to try to find God in all the ordinary hours you just lived through. Were there any lucky coincidences? Were you taught a lesson?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did something make you emotional or touched?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Daily Examen includes <strong>five steps<\/strong>. First, you become still and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your reflection. Second, be genuinely grateful for all the good things that happened to you today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third, review your day by the hour, reflecting on your actions and feelings. Fourth, acknowledge any mistakes you might have made and ask for forgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, be hopeful for tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Done daily, this practice helps you <strong>find God<\/strong> in everything you do. Stay consistent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Try Imaginative Contemplation<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-116215\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116215 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/drinking%20alcohol\/?orientation=landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is probably the most popular method of Ignatian prayer. It might seem a bit unusual, but it truly works!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take your Bible and choose a <strong>specific scene<\/strong> from any of the Gospels; choose any of Christ&rsquo;s miracles, and read the text once or twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, set the Bible down and close your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, you&rsquo;re going to rebuild the scene in your mind as though you&rsquo;re watching a movie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And don&rsquo;t just stick to the visuals; use all of your senses! <strong>Try to imagine<\/strong> the sensations, the smells, the taste of the water turned wine, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go into the details, like the background, the noise, the people, and anything else you can think of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The point of this method is to truly <strong>feel present with Jesus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In that moment, notice what draws your attention the most.&nbsp;That&rsquo;s God speaking to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Be Aware of Your Feelings<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-103204\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray.jpg\" alt=\"heart woman\" class=\"wp-image-103204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"heart woman\" class=\"wp-image-103204 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heart-pray-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important things St. Ignatius thought was that our feelings aren&rsquo;t a distraction to avoid during prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He thought they were incredibly significant and that we should engage with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re going to try Ignatian prayer, it&rsquo;s important that you&rsquo;re able to <strong>recognize your feelings<\/strong> clearly and momentarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is what St. Ignatius called the <strong>discernment of spirits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hay <strong>consolaci\u00f3n<\/strong>, which brings us feelings of peace, warmth, clarity, and joy, and he believed that they move us toward God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sin embargo, <strong>desolation<\/strong> pulls us away from Him, and it&rsquo;s characterized by restlessness, confusion, emptiness, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, when you&rsquo;re done praying, ask yourself how it made you feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&rsquo;s no need to judge yourself based on how you feel; it&rsquo;s only important to be aware of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consolation often confirms you&rsquo;re moving in the right direction, while desolation points to something that you still need to address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. End Every Prayer with a <em>Colloquy<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-106169\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20577'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='577'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106169 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-1024x577.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pray-happy-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ignatian prayer doesn&rsquo;t end with <em>amen<\/em>. You actually close each one with something that&rsquo;s called a colloquy, which basically means a <strong>friendly conversation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your meditation or Examen, try <strong>speaking to Jesus<\/strong> directly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speak to Him like you would with someone you trust and feel comfortable with. Don&rsquo;t bother with formality, just share what&rsquo;s in your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Say what confuses you, what moved you, what scares you, what you want&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Colloquy helps you achieve a <strong>genuine relationship<\/strong> with God. It makes you feel fulfilled and light, as though you&rsquo;ve actually been able to get things off your chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Learn the Classic Ignatian Prayers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-101670\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101670 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Ignatian prayer is meant to be personal, it can be difficult for beginners. You might feel silly trying to speak directly to God if you&rsquo;re used to having structured prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As\u00ed que.., <strong>concrete prayers<\/strong> that you can learn do exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignatianspirituality.com\/ignatian-prayer\/prayers-by-st-ignatius-and-others\/suscipe-the-radical-prayer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suscipe<\/a> is among the most famous. It&rsquo;s a prayer of complete surrender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignatianspirituality.com\/teach-me-to-be-generous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prayer for Generosity<\/a> is also attributed to St. Ignatius, and it asks God to teach us generosity and servitude.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These prayers are meant to teach us how to eventually make our communion with God more personal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ignatian prayer can change how you approach your communion with God for good.&nbsp; It was developed by St. Ignatius Loyola in the sixteenth century and &hellip;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":116215,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"syndication_tool_enabled":true,"syndication_tool_title":"","syndication_tool_excerpt":"","syndication_tool_featured_image":0,"syndication_tool_publish_date":"","syndication_tool_schema_types":["gallery"],"syndication_tool_backlink_enable":false,"syndication_tool_ai_disclosure_enable":false,"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"Article","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[179,100],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","category-spirituality"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116116"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116116\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117628,"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116116\/revisions\/117628"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}