St. Ignatius Loyola is one of the great shapers of the Catholic
tradition. The Spanish soldier turned pilgrim for Christ bequeathed not
only an extraordinary institutional legacy but also a distinctive
spirituality that today nourishes men and women looking for ways to
integrate faith and life. Informing Jesuit education, ministry, and
training in communities around the world, Ignatian spirituality offers a
practical vision--of engaged, responsible, discerning men and women
striving to find God in all things--that resonates in this age of
transition.
Drawn from the vast body of Ignatius's writings, these 365 maxims help
everyone reflect on the presence of God in daily life. First complied by
the Jesuit scholar Gabriel Hevenesi in 1715 as Scintillae Ignatianae,
these brief thoughts, supplications, prayers, directions, and other
aphorisms were first published in an English translation in 1928 but
have been unavailable in book form for many years.
Organized into a daybook for contemplation, Ignatius's words serve as
personal spiritual exercises. They touch on a range of topics, from
affirmations of God's presence and Christ's love to practical advice for
living a life of virtue in service to others. In this accessible
gathering, anyone seeking a richer spiritual life will find words that
inspire, challenge, enlighten, and transform.
FROM THE BOOK
"A little holiness and great health of body does more in the care of
souls than great holiness and little health."Never put off till tomorrow
what you can do today."
"The sharper you are at noticing other people's failings, the more apt
you will be to overlook your own."
"Go and set the whole world on fire."
