Magis-according to Ignatian Wiki

Magis is best understood as a lifestyle rather than an act or series of acts which demonstrate a person’s commitment to the “more.” Magis is an Ignatian term, and for Ignatius it is a relationship word, meaning that it applies in personal relationships, both with God and with others, in terms of love. It is through this love that the proper meaning to “more” is found, love given freely, in generosity, and always in reverence to God. Through discernment of spirits, as described in Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, one must order his or her desires so that they are in line with what God desires – both in what is desired and in the way that is desired. With an emphasis on aligning our desires with God’s, pursuit of magis can be for the greater glory of God rather than being driven by pride or selfishness. Aristotle’s virtue of the mean can be applied to Ignatius’ view of magis in which virtuous action is always an intermediate state between extremes. To embody magis, an individual should not seek to be God nor be driven by the desire for more like we see in consumer society-- "have to do more, want to be more," pride and upward mobility, but should try to love in the image of God and conform to the will of God in the way that it is possible for each individual. Magis is concerned that what we choose in our everyday lives will contribute to our life of love and service to God and others. In this sense magis is a “continuous quality improvement … suggesting the spirit of generous excellence in which ministry should be carried on