God Ever Greater: Exploring Ignatian Spirituality

by Brian O'Leary SJ

Overview

In recent years Ignatian spirituality has experienced a resurgence. There has been a widespread desire to learn more about Ignatius and his legacy, and many people have made the Spiritual Exercises in one of their many forms, growing through the experience.

God Ever Greater is accessibly written for those who are looking for an introduction to Ignatian spirituality, while being suitable for those who have some acquaintance with the Ignatian tradition. It will draw its readers into an exploration of a rich Christian heritage that continues to live and breathe today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814688373
Publisher:	Liturgical Press
Publication date:	10/23/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	982 KB

About the Author

Brian O'Leary, SJ, is an Irish Jesuit who has worked almost exclusively in the field of spirituality. After completing his doctoral studies in Rome, he joined the staff at the Center of Ignatian Spirituality at Manresa House, Dublin. Over a fifteen-year period he directed retreats, conducted workshops (many focused on renewal in religious life), and helped with training programs. He is the author of several books, including Radical and Free (Messenger Publications, 2016).

Table of Contents

References vii

Prologue ix

Part 1 Towards an Understanding of Ignatian Spirituality

1 What is Spirituality? 3

2 Ignatius: Life and Legacy 16

3 Acta Patris Ignatii: The Autobiography 32

4 Mystical Gifts 46

5 Discernment in the Tradition 61

6 Personal and Corporate 77

Part 2 Towards a Personal Response to Ignatian Spirituality

1 Ignatius the Pilgrim 95

2 Learning from Daydreams 99

3 Three Things I Pray 104

4 Light and Darkness 108

5 Freedom for Discernment 113

6 To the Greater Glory 117

7 The Call to Interiority 122

Editorial Reviews

O’Leary has given us a fresh look at Ignatius and his testament to God’s working in his life such that we are more willing to embark on this exploration ourselves.”
James T. Bretzke, SJ, Professor of Theology, John Carroll University

“Brian O’Leary conceived his book as a journey to discover the ‘landscape’ of Ignatian spirituality—its origin in Ignatius’ experience and context and its current experience in a very different context. The ‘landscape’ most readers think familiar, in this writer’s hands, turns out to be full of rich surprises. God Ever Greater is a book to hold on to.”
Joseph A. Tetlow, SJ, Director of Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, Lake Dallas, Texas


"There is much to like about this book. O'Leary knows his subject matter and writes for a broad audience. His insights into the life and times of Ignatius help the author to present an honest appraisal of one of the greatest saints of all time."
Catholic Books Review


"An introductory text that is both accessible and nuanced. It is evident that the author makes this contribution from the stance of an authentic, lived spirituality steeped in Ignatian spirituality."
Horizons

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