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An Ignatian Book of Days
Ignatian spirituality is a way to pray, an approach to making decisions, a point of view about God, and a practical guide to everyday life.
An Ignatian Book of Days is an invitation to help attune ourselves to the Ignatian conviction that we can find God in all things, that our personal experience can provide authentic knowledge of God, and that we can clearly see, feel, and experience God’s presence through an Ignatian lens in our daily lives.
Accessible, inviting, richly rewarding, and filled with insights and reflections from favorite Ignatian leaders, including James Martin, SJ, Pedro Arrupe, SJ, Margaret Silf, and of course, St. Ignatius, An Ignatian Book of Days sees God as actively involved in the world and intimately involved with us in every moment and place.
An Ignatian Book of Days is an invitation to help attune ourselves to the Ignatian conviction that we can find God in all things, that our personal experience can provide authentic knowledge of God, and that we can clearly see, feel, and experience God’s presence through an Ignatian lens in our daily lives.
Accessible, inviting, richly rewarding, and filled with insights and reflections from favorite Ignatian leaders, including James Martin, SJ, Pedro Arrupe, SJ, Margaret Silf, and of course, St. Ignatius, An Ignatian Book of Days sees God as actively involved in the world and intimately involved with us in every moment and place.
380 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2014
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December 31, 2023
This book was very helpful as a prayer primer by providing prompts earlier on in my prayer journey and I still find that it has some good questions to ponder throughout the day. I appreciate how short the sections are, making it manageable to fit in each day (which is quite hypocritical of me to say given that I did not use it as frequently as this statement would imply).
Obviously, given the title, it is heavily based on Ignatian spirituality… there was a stretch of the year where I was slightly averse to Ignatian discernment but St. Ignatius of Loyola and I have since made our peace, making this book more enjoyable in the end. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an easy way to fit in short daily meditations or learn about Ignatian spirituality.
*To be honest, it feels like “cheating” to include this book in my list of completed books as I did not read every single day of it… however, I read a fair amount of it.
Obviously, given the title, it is heavily based on Ignatian spirituality… there was a stretch of the year where I was slightly averse to Ignatian discernment but St. Ignatius of Loyola and I have since made our peace, making this book more enjoyable in the end. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an easy way to fit in short daily meditations or learn about Ignatian spirituality.
*To be honest, it feels like “cheating” to include this book in my list of completed books as I did not read every single day of it… however, I read a fair amount of it.
December 31, 2017
I found this to be a wonderful devotional book with an entry for each day of the calendar year. Based on the wisdom of Ignatius and his interpreters. Very helpful. I recommend it.
November 12, 2020
I've used this book off and on for several years. I came back to it a few months ago and have been using it alongside another prayer book. Each time I return to this book, I am struck by how gentle and profound it is. The meditations are short - never more than a page and often not much more than a few paragraphs - but they stay with me. This book is a reminder that even a few words can issue an invitation that sits with me and gradually soaks into my heart.
If you want to familiarize yourself with Ignatian spirituality, the this book is a great place to start. It's tone is gentle and inviting (as is Ignatian spirituality).
If you want a prayer book to use with your teen or tween, I highly recommend this one. My youngest daughter has been receptive to these short meditations. We typically read them aloud and then ponder the question offered together in silence for a few minutes.
If you want to familiarize yourself with Ignatian spirituality, the this book is a great place to start. It's tone is gentle and inviting (as is Ignatian spirituality).
If you want a prayer book to use with your teen or tween, I highly recommend this one. My youngest daughter has been receptive to these short meditations. We typically read them aloud and then ponder the question offered together in silence for a few minutes.
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October 17, 2023
I'd been exploring the Ignatian exercises and came across Manney's book as a suggested helpful devotional. 365 days of contemplations and suggestions for action using the principles of the Exercises make this a positive devotional experience.
Most days the readings are very short, no longer than half a page, matched with a verse or relevant quote and then a recommended practical application. Further, many of the days reflect a prominent Christian's anniversary of some sort, eg, birth date, anniversary of passing, etc. On those days, Manney would share some reflections from or of that individual.
Many of the devotions were excellent but many I also happily glossed over simply because they were too short or didn't grab my heart or mind.
A useful devotional but not one I'll read again.
Most days the readings are very short, no longer than half a page, matched with a verse or relevant quote and then a recommended practical application. Further, many of the days reflect a prominent Christian's anniversary of some sort, eg, birth date, anniversary of passing, etc. On those days, Manney would share some reflections from or of that individual.
Many of the devotions were excellent but many I also happily glossed over simply because they were too short or didn't grab my heart or mind.
A useful devotional but not one I'll read again.
March 13, 2018
My husband reads the day's passage every night before dinner...we both feel uplifted and grateful to God, and the authors.
January 1, 2020
A wonderful way to enter into prayer each day. This book is one to be re-read each year!
July 13, 2020
Useful
An useful book of meditations with good intentions. Well presented in form. Appreciate a deeper book. A blog from the saints would be better
An useful book of meditations with good intentions. Well presented in form. Appreciate a deeper book. A blog from the saints would be better
December 20, 2023
Love this little gem. It is such a great introduction to Ignatian spirituality!
January 26, 2016
This is an excellent collection of quotes from St. Ignatius and members of the Ignatian family - one for every day of the year. I recently finished using it for a ear and will continue to use it each day this coming year. I highly recommend this.
One little point for truth in advertising. The subtitle is "Daily Reflections from the Spiritual Wisdom of St. Ignatius Loyola." The reflections are not only from St. Ignatius but from only Jesuits and from contemporary commentators. This is one of the strengths of the book.
One little point for truth in advertising. The subtitle is "Daily Reflections from the Spiritual Wisdom of St. Ignatius Loyola." The reflections are not only from St. Ignatius but from only Jesuits and from contemporary commentators. This is one of the strengths of the book.
December 30, 2016
Excellent daily guide for Ignatian spirituality. I will probably reuse it next year.
January 1, 2022
One of my favorite devotionals ever!
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July 29, 2024I found this to be a wonderful reading for the start of each day.
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