The Spirituality of Transformation, Joy, and Justice
Patrick Saint-Jean
(Author)
Description
Discover how rooting our beliefs and practices in relationship--with each other, the natural world, and the Source of All Life--leads us to transform ourselves and the world.
At its heart, Ignatian spirituality is practical and experiential, offering modern readers a structure for pursuing inner growth that results in transformed action. While it is a deeply contemplative practice, Ignatian spirituality appeals to many of us who are looking for purpose and meaning, and who are wondering how to live out that purpose in a way that addresses the brokenness of our world.
At the heart of this thoughtful introduction to Ignatian spirituality are the Spiritual Exercises, developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola of Spain. Using ordinary language, these meditations point to the ways in which this spiritual path not only "grows our souls" but also inspires us to defend human rights, respect and listen to other cultures, find common ground between science and religion, struggle for justice, and honor a Divine Spirit who is actively at work in each aspect of our world. As twenty-first-century spiritual seekers, we do not need to be Jesuits, Catholics, or even Christians to make use of Ignatius's methods; some of history's most important thinkers--from René Descartes to Carl Jung--were influenced and inspired by the Spiritual Exercises. Let them guide you to transformation in the ordinary, everyday world.
Product Details
| Publisher | Broadleaf Books |
| Publish Date | October 24, 2023 |
| Pages | 235 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781506491158 |
| Dimensions | 6.7 X 5.2 X 1.3 inches | 0.5 pounds |
About the Author
Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, is a psychoanalyst by training and a passionate practitioner of Ignatian spirituality. Born in Haiti and now living in the US, he is a regent at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he teaches in the Department of Psychology. A spiritual director and speaker, he's also the author of The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola.
Reviews
"Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, opens up Ignatian prayer like a box of treasure, offering these jewels of deepened consciousness and divine connection to the world, no matter your faith tradition.... Patrick's own joy radiates from each page and empowers us to move toward justice rooted in love. Read, savor, and be transformed!" --Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, online abbess of Abbey of the Arts and author of Breath Prayer: An Ancient Practice for the Everyday Sacred
"A perfect resource for spiritual seekers searching for a closer relationship with God. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, this accessible text includes a handy selection of mini Examen practices that can be used by anyone who wishes to spiritually grow. The book is an excellent companion for spiritual directors, teachers, students, and all spiritual journeyers." --C. Vanessa White, DMin, associate professor of spirituality and ministry, and director of the Certificate in Black Theology and Ministry, Chicago Catholic Theological Union
"I highly recommend this "tiny jewel." Patrick Saint-John writes in an inclusive, interfaith, and noninstitutional manner that many survivors of various societal, ecclesial, and intergenerational traumas will find inviting, safe, and life-changing. He describes the very latest research on flourishing and well-being in an accessible, user-friendly, and easy manner." --Gerard J. McGlone, SJ, PhD, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, Georgetown University
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