al

The first three letters, in Greek, of the name Jesus

IHS

Adjective, often used to indicate attitudes and practices associated with Jesuit Spirituality

Ignatian

A member of the Society of Jesus

Jesuit

The knowledge (or study) of God

Theology

Town where Ignatius of Loyola had the powerful spiritual experiences that led to his famous Spiritual Exercises

Manresa

An organized series of practices created by Ignatius of Loyola out of his own personal spiritual experience in which retreatants meditate on central aspects of Christian faith

The Spiritual Exercises

A typical prayer of members of the Society of Jesus wherein a person reviews the activity of God throughout their day.

Examen