In 1551, Ignatius received a question from a scholastic from Portugal regarding which form of prayer is most appropriate for a Jesuit. The then-general responded:
You should practice simply finding God's presence in all things; in your actions, while walking, seeing, tasting, listening, thinking, and indeed in everything you do. The presence of God's Majesty is in all things, both through action and being. This way of thinking, in which a person finds God everywhere, is easier than if we were to seek to elevate ourselves to spiritual matters through lofty thoughts.
(Ignatius of Loyola /1491–1556/)
