By Rob Sexton, Catholic Exchange - St. Ignatius of Loyola is best known for his Spiritual Exercises, a structured method of prayer and discernment that has formed countless saints and seekers... In his manual, Ignatius outlines the “nuts and bolts” of his method: specific Scripture passages for contemplation, 14 Rules for the Discernment of Spirits, and pastoral insights drawn from the lived experience of serious prayer. Of particular note is the 19th Annotation, a version of the Exercises designed for those “in the world.” This extended retreat-in-daily-life unfolds over roughly nine months, integrated into the rhythms of work, family, and lay vocation.