5 Spiritual Energy Exercises to Help Stop Depression in its Tracks

Contemplation Prayer

This too is a part of St. Ignatius Loyala’s spiritual exercises. Ignatian contemplative prayer means praying with our imaginations. During this spiritual energy exercise, we “enter the scene” of Scripture and let it reveal the Lord to us. You will feel a sense of calm as you walk through this scene. When you do this, it not only allows you to grow in intimacy with the Lord, it also brings you a sense of inner calm, a place where you can eliminate all the things that are causing you to feel depressed and stressed. The one rule through this process is not to worry. By doing this you will beat depression as the Lord appears to you and the Holy Spirit works through you.

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