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The Roman Catholic religious order known as the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, was founded in the 16th century by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Famous for their "Ignatian Spirituality" and ardent commitment to education, the Jesuits work towards integrating their beliefs with the practical concerns of everyday life. Ignatian retreats are the most popular spiritual retreats in both Catholic and Protestant churches around the United States. The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything updates the wisdom of Saint Ignatius for a modern audience. Father James Martin uses examples from the lives of great Jesuit saints, along with his own experiences as a priest, to show readers how to manage relationships, money, work, prayer, and decision making while keeping a sense of humor about it all. The Rev. James Martin, S.J. is a Jesuit priest, associate editor of America magazine and author of numerous books, including My Life with the Saints. His many media appearances include NPR''s "Fresh Air with Terry Gross," Fox TV''s "The O''Reilly Factor," PBS''s "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer," and the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and the Chicago Tribune. Before entering the Jesuits in 1988, he graduated from the Wharton School of Business and worked at General Electric. Freshman Common Read: University of Scranton
About the author
Rev. James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, and author of the New York Times bestsellers Learning to Pray, Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. Father Martin is a frequent commentator in the national and international media, having appeared on all the major networks and outlets, like The Colbert Report, NPR’s Fresh Air, The New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
Summary
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“User-friendly...The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything…helpfully unpacks core precepts like ‘finding God in all things.’” —Time
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by Father James Martin, SJ (bestselling author of Jesus and Learning to Pray) is a practical spiritual guidebook that shows you how to manage relationships, money, work, prayer, and decision-making, all while keeping a sense of humor.
Inspired by the life and teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, this book will help you realize the Ignatian goal of “finding God in all things.” Filled with relatable examples, humorous stories, and anecdotes from the heroic and inspiring lives of Jesuit saints and average priests and brothers, this book will enrich your everyday life with spiritual guidance and history.
Martin explores answers to commonly asked questions such as:
- How do I know what I’m supposed to do in life?
- How can I be happy?
- How can I find God
- How do I love?
- How do I know who I’m supposed to be?
Booklist said, “Martin has a way of popularizing serious religious issues without trivializing their impact and significance.”
The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything is sure to appeal to fans of Kathleen Norris, Richard Rohr, Anne Lamott, and other Christian Spiritual writers.
