John Sellars (Royal Holloway, University of London) gave a presentation entitled “On the Idea of ‘Spiritual Exercises’” in the context of the international conference "What Exactly is Philosophy as a Way of Life? Boundaries, Crossroads, Deadlocks". Organized by Marta Faustino (NOVA University of Lisbon) & Hélder Telo (University of Beira Interior), the kick-off conference of the Exploratory Project “Mapping Philosophy as a Way of Life: An Ancient Model, A Contemporary Approach” took place from 5 to 6 July 2023 at NOVA FCSH — NOVA University Lisbon.

More info https://ifilnova.pt/en/events/what-exactly-is-philosophy-as-a-way-of-life-boundaries-crossroads-deadlocks/

On the Idea of ‘Spiritual Exercises’ (John Sellars)

Elettra Stimilli (Sapienza University of Rome) gave a presentation entitled “Philosophy as a Way of Life Between Spiritual Exercises and Critical Practices” in the context of the international conference "What Exactly is Philosophy as a Way of Life? Boundaries, Crossroads, Deadlocks". Organized by Marta Faustino (NOVA University of Lisbon) & Hélder Telo (University of Beira Interior), the kick-off conference of the Exploratory Project “Mapping Philosophy as a Way of Life: An Ancient Model, A Contemporary Approach” took place from 5 to 6 July 2023 at NOVA FCSH — NOVA University Lisbon.

More info https://ifilnova.pt/en/events/what-exactly-is-philosophy-as-a-way-of-life-boundaries-crossroads-deadlocks/

Philosophy as a Way of Life Between Spiritual Exercises and Critical Practices (ElettraStimilli)

M1-01-God's Love Pt1

This episode introduces the Transformation Intensive Podcast, a nine-month experience based on the spiritual exercises of Ignatius of Loyola. It provides weekly instructions and inspiration, corresponding with the weekly prayer guides found in the Transformation Intensive Notebook.

This week features Adam Graber introducing the tip of the week, "Be generous toward God" and leading a guided prayer of examen. Valerie McIntyre introduces the upcoming week of prayer, "God's Love in my Life Story, Part 1."

Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"
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God's Love in My Life Story, Part 1 (M1-01)

This episode of the Transformation Intensive podcast delves into the Ignatian Exercises, First Movement, Week 5, 'Prodigal Sons and Daughters.' The discussion highlights how using physical postures can aid in prayer, supported by Biblical examples and guidance from Ignatius himself. The podcast includes a prayer practice called 'palms up, palms down' and introduces 'Visio Divina,' using Rembrandt's 'Return of the Prodigal Son' for reflection. It also previews the week ahead in the Transformation Intensive journey, exploring imaginative empathy through the story of the prodigal son and examining personal images of God.

01:38 How the body helps us pray
11:53 Prayer Practice: Visio Divina
22:50 Week of Prayer Overview
25:07 Imaginative Empathy in Prayer
31:28 Changing Images of God
31:39 God-Self-Others Triangle
41:41 Closing Prayer and Reflections


Prodigal Sons and Daughers (M1-05)

This episode of the Transformation Intensive podcast delves into Week 8 of the First Movement, titled 'The Freedom to Say No.' It outlines the week's focus on the human freedom to say “no” to God and its consequences in this life and the next. It also introduces the Ignatian prayer exercise called “A Meditation on Hell” and emphasizes the concept affective union with God.
It includes some suggestions for finding peace in the season of Advent, the invitation to experience the weekly prayer exercises as a personal encounter with Jesus rather than a chore, and a guided experience of the Trinitarian Triple Colloquy prayer exercise.  

00:00 Introduction to Transformation Intensive
00:33 Freedom to Say No: Week Eight Insights
01:10 Finding Calm Amidst the Waves in Advent
01:19 Exploring Art and Prayer
03:16 Daily Practices and Tips
03:31 Reframing Your TI Experience
06:22 Triple Colloquy Prayer Practice
19:52 Week Eight Prayer Exercises
26:09 Meditation on Hell: Understanding the Exercise
29:59 Personal Story: Compassion in Action
32:53 Decision Time: Continuing with TI
33:36 Closing Prayer for Advent


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