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What Matters Most and Why: Living the Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola — 365 Daily Reflections
“Jim Manney is the perfect person to write this beautiful book. Let the wisdom of St. Ignatius guide you gently through your days with these lovely meditations.”
— James Martin, SJ, author of My Life with the Saints
How can I find meaning and joy? How can I think clearly? What’s valuable in life, and what’s irrelevant? How do we manage anger? What can we do about envy, laziness, resentment? How do I know what matters most? What do I really want? These are the questions that lie at the heart of Ignatian spirituality, the five-hundred-year-old wisdom tradition that has shown leaders, seekers, and doers the way to live a better life.
The daily readings in this book emphasize answers to pressing questions about satisfaction in work and relationships. St. Ignatius and his friends believed that “God is found in all things” and “love is best expressed in deeds rather than words.” The Ignatian way is profoundly practical. It guides us through the great challenge of life — finding God and finding our place in God’s work to save and heal the world.
— James Martin, SJ, author of My Life with the Saints
How can I find meaning and joy? How can I think clearly? What’s valuable in life, and what’s irrelevant? How do we manage anger? What can we do about envy, laziness, resentment? How do I know what matters most? What do I really want? These are the questions that lie at the heart of Ignatian spirituality, the five-hundred-year-old wisdom tradition that has shown leaders, seekers, and doers the way to live a better life.
The daily readings in this book emphasize answers to pressing questions about satisfaction in work and relationships. St. Ignatius and his friends believed that “God is found in all things” and “love is best expressed in deeds rather than words.” The Ignatian way is profoundly practical. It guides us through the great challenge of life — finding God and finding our place in God’s work to save and heal the world.
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Published November 8, 2022
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November 17, 2022
I am a novice at discovering the power and beauty of trying to live a life of St. Ignatius spirituality. This book, and others Jim has written have been a source of comfort and hope for my personal spiritual journey. What Matters Most and Why is so much more than daily reflections. It's a collection of thoughtful ideas on how to live a life of discernment and spiritual joy. Buy it now!
December 31, 2025
I picked up the habit of picking an annual daily devotional several years ago. This was an excellent choice. I finished this today and have found it so compelling that I plan to read through it again in 2026. Several friends had recommended I visit Ignatian Spirituality in my own journey of faith. It has been well worth the trip.
November 19, 2022
I have just finished reading What Matters Most and Why: Living the Spirituality of St. ignatius, authored by Jim Manney. As a result, I now have so many quotes from the book in my Notes App on my phone, it's like having a copy of "Cliffs Notes." If you are a novice like me, when it comes to discovering who Ignatius of Loyola was, and his contributions on how to live a spiritual life filled with meaningful interactions with God, people, nature, and most importantly yourself, buy this book.
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