Begin your journey

Our role at Ignatian Spirituality WA is to help you start your journey of discovery of the principles of Ignatian Spirituality. Below you will find useful websites and further reading. You are also welcome to contact us for further information.

christian life community australia (CLC)

The Christian Life Community (CLC) way of life invites us to encounter God in all the various aspects of our everyday life, reflect on these experiences and respond in ever more authentic ways to God’s desire within our lives.

CLC defines itself as ordinary people leading ordinary lives inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola.

CLC WA has a number of small groups that meet regularly around Perth and Bunbury as well as a remote group in the Kimberley. If you are interested in finding out more information about this please contact CLC chairperson Kevin Wringe.

CLC run a number of excellent workshops and events.

clcaustralia.org.au

FIRST SPIRITUAL EXERCISES (FSE) MINISTRY WA

“The Spiritual Exercises is the very best thing that in this life, I can think, perceive or understand for helping a person benefit her or himself as well as bringing fruit, benefit, and advantage to many others; for even if you felt no need for the former, you will see immeasurably and incomparably you will be helped with regard to the latter.” Ignatius Loyola, 1536 – Creator of the Spiritual Exercises

FSE WA run a number of retreats over 4 weeks in daily life and offer reflection days for interested groups. Please contact Chris Harkness if you would like further information.

JESUIT AND IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY AUSTRALIA (JISA)

Ignatian Spirituality WA has an association with JISA, who are a national community of Givers of Ignatian Spirituality, the Spiritual Exercises in all their forms including the First Spiritual Exercises, Ignatian retreats and formation;

in person and online – for individuals and organisations. Check out their offerings at www.jisa.org.au.

The closest JISA retreat centre is at Sevenhill, two hours north of Adelaide in the Clare Valley of South Australia. Contact JISA on 1300 EXAMEN (1300 392 636) or info@jisa.org.au.

Jesuits Australia

The Jesuits (Society of Jesus) are a religious order of priests and brothers in the Catholic Church, committed to the service of Christ and his people. They work together with many companions in ministry, men and women who share their vision of the service of faith and the promotion of justice that it demands. Jesuits walk in the footsteps of St Ignatius of Loyola.

jesuit.org.au