Ignatian contemplation is a form of prayer developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. This spiritual exercise involves using the imagination to enter into and engage with Biblical stories. Practitioners visualize themselves within the scenes, experiencing the events and interactions as if they were present. The goal is to encounter and deepen one's relationship with God through personal, vivid, and emotionally rich experiences of Scripture. This method encourages a direct, personal connection to the spiritual truths and lessons found in the Bible.