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The Jesuit Guide To (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality For Real Life (2010)

by James Martin(Favorite Author)

4.33 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0061432687 (ISBN13: 9780061432682)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

HarperOne

review 1: I find myself nodding my head profusely at various point as I read this book. The author tactfully balances his viewpoint as a Jesuit priest and that of a lay person (both Catholics and non-Catholics alike), as he breaks down the vast (and I find at times, vague) elements of Ignatian spirituality into bite-sized and tangible pieces, allowing readers to readily absorb and thus applying the exercises in real life.Do take your time to read this book and not rush through it, as I unexpectedly found my questions being answered through the various sharings in this book at different points in my life. I would highly recommend this book for those discerning about directions/ significant matters in life (not just the priesthood), and those who are struggling to find God in all th... moreings.
review 2: Fr. Jim says Ignatian spirituality is simply about finding God in all things. And prayer is a long, loving look at the era.His book takes the reader through the life of Saint Ignatius and his own experiences to show that common events and common longings are where God may be found. Savoring things, naming your desires--these allow moments of contemplation. Fr. Jim quotes Anthony de Mello: 'You sanctify whatever you are grateful for.' and Father Keenan: 'Sin is often a failure to bother.' less

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