| Introduction | p. 13 |
| First Pillar: The Holy Eucharist | p. 15 |
| Introduction | p. 15 |
| The Institution and Grace of the Eucharist | p. 15 |
| The Eucharist as Universal Prayer | p. 19 |
| The Eucharist and the Liturgy | p. 22 |
| The Eucharist and the Other Sacraments | p. 23 |
| Summary | p. 24 |
| Second Pillar: Spontaneous Prayer | p. 26 |
| Introduction | p. 26 |
| Prayers in Times of Trial, Suffering, and Anxiety | p. 26 |
| Prayers for Forgiveness | p. 30 |
| Prayers Offering Forgiveness | p. 33 |
| "Thy Will Be Done" | p. 36 |
| Third Pillar: The Beatitudes | p. 39 |
| Introduction | p. 39 |
| Blessed Are the Humble-Hearted (the Poor in Spirit) | p. 42 |
| Blessed Are the Gentle-Hearted (Meek) | p. 47 |
| Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for the Will of God (Holiness) | p. 51 |
| Blessed Are the Forgiving and Merciful | p. 52 |
| Blessed Are the Pure of Heart | p. 58 |
| Blessed Are the Peacemakers | p. 60 |
| God in Light of the Beatitudes | p. 61 |
| Fourth Pillar: Partnership with the Holy Spirit Peace, Inspiration, and Transformation | p. 66 |
| Introduction | p. 66 |
| A Peace Beyond All Understanding | p. 66 |
| Peace in Times of Suffering | p. 67 |
| Peace in Times of Persecution | p. 68 |
| The Peace Necessary for Good Judgment | p. 69 |
| Inspiration and Guidance | p. 70 |
| Words of Help and Edification | p. 71 |
| The Sensus Fidei | p. 72 |
| Guidance on Our Way | p. 74 |
| Transformation in the Heart of Christ | p. 76 |
| Working with the Holy Spirit | p. 80 |
| Fourth Pillar: Partnership with the Holy Spirit (Continued) Consolation, Desolation, and Spiritual Discernment | p. 83 |
| Introduction | p. 83 |
| Spiritual Consolation and Desolation | p. 84 |
| Affective Consolation and Desolation | p. 86 |
| Affective Consolation | p. 86 |
| Affective Desolation | p. 91 |
| Three Rules for the Discernment of Spirits | p. 95 |
| Fifth Pillar: The Contemplative Life. Getting Started: Building a Contemplative Base | p. 100 |
| Introduction | p. 100 |
| Creation | p. 103 |
| Creation of Our Human Souls | p. 105 |
| Redemption in Jesus Christ | p. 107 |
| The Presence and Guidance of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives | p. 115 |
| Fifth Pillar: The Contemplative Life (Continued) Ignatian Contemplation on the Heart of Jesus | p. 123 |
| Introduction | p. 123 |
| The Wedding Feast at Cana (Jn 2:1-11) | p. 124 |
| The Call of Nathanael (Jn 1:43-50) | p. 125 |
| The Samaritan Woman (Jn 4:1-29) | p. 127 |
| A Collage of Peter | p. 129 |
| The Death of Lazarus (Jn 11:1-57) | p. 132 |
| The Road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-32) | p. 135 |
| The Prodigal Son (Lk 15:11-32) | p. 138 |
| A Note on Contemplating the Mysteries of the Rosary | p. 143 |
| Fifth Pillar: The Contemplative Life (Continued) Contemplation in Everyday Life | p. 147 |
| Introduction | p. 147 |
| Praise | p. 148 |
| From Gratitude to the Freedom to Love: The Examen Prayer | p. 152 |
| Epilogue | p. 159 |
| A Checklist for Growth in the Spiritual Life | p. 167 |
| References | p. 169 |
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