The Way of Ignatius: A Prayer Journey through Lent

by Gemma Simmonds

A deep prayer life is not just something for mystics or religious specialists. It's for everyone, and everyone has a capacity for it. There is a great thirst for spiritual depth among Christians and seekers. This is a popular introduction to prayer and the spiritual life--a guide for Lent and the rest of the year--in the tradition of Ignatius Loyola. Simmonds also explores Ignatian influence on the life of the seventeenth-century Yorkshire woman, Mary Ward. The Ignatian tradition is hugely adaptable to different approaches. At its heart is personal encounter with Jesus, helping people to pray with the Scriptures in an imaginative way. This book includes questions to aid reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter, and also looks at the way in which the Passion and resurrection of Jesus are woven into the patterns of human life.

Genres: Christian, Prayer

108 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2018

Reviews

[Stefan Grieve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful.

[Benjamin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great primer for Ignatian spirituality themed around elements of Lent. Shares of the Exercises in an accessible way that is encouraging.

[JT Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Less of a journey through Lent than it is an intro into Ignatian spirituality.

[MargCal · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ☆
Finished reading ... The Way of Ignatius: A prayer journey through Lent / Gemma Simmonds ... 06 March 2019
ISBN: 9780281075317 … 89 pp.

So often, almost always, those who write about prayer make it sound so esoteric that it's off-putting to, sounds impossible for, mere ordinary, everyday mortals.

However, this small volume, with so many insights, lives up to the back-cover blurb: "In this introduction to the spiritual life, Gemma Simmonds shows that everyone can find prayer a rewarding experience."

This book is a joy. Highly recommended.