Jesuit Saturdays: Sharing the Ignatian Spirit with Friends and Colleagues

by William J. Byron

Though the path is not always perfect, there is always a joy in the journey. William J. Byron, SJ, has been a Jesuit for more than fifty-five years. While readily admitting that there have been some difficult, even painful, days during this period, Fr. Byron is quick to add that he has never experienced a “fundamentally unhappy” day as a Jesuit. In this revised edition of Jesuit Saturdays, Byron shares with great joy and openness the stories and experiences of his more than five decades of Jesuit ministry, offering us the chance to see what it really is that inspires and motivates Jesuits to do what they do.
Through Fr. Byron’s reflections, you’ll learn why Jesuits are so heavily involved in education; what it truly means to “live a life for others”; what life qualities define and differentiate Jesuits; and much more. This warmly written work is ideal for anyone who desires a better understanding of the Jesuit way of thinking and living.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

William J. Byron, S.J.

Reviews

[BJ Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Collection of essays from an author who's long life is reason enough to give them the same thoughtful consideration that is evident in their crafting.

[Marie Adina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice for reading in snippets since it is a book of essays. I particularly liked the essays about being a Catholic business person in today's world.