An Ignatian Spirituality Reader, Volume II (Paperback)

Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan

ISBN 10: 082945621X / ISBN 13: 9780829456219

Published by Loyola Press, 2025

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Paperback. The very best writing on Ignatian spirituality Building on the foundation of the original An Ignatian Spirituality Reader, this second volume offers a vibrant collection of essays that explores the relevance of St. Ignatius of Loyola to modern lives, communities, and institutions around the world. Drawing from a wide range of backgrounds that includes theologians, educators, artists, and social justice leaders and from a diverse spectrum of voices that includes Pope Francis, Arturo Sosa, SJ, Becky Eldredge, Maka Black Elk, and Eileen Burke-Sullivan, this book addresses urgent contemporary themes with the timelessness of the Ignatian point of view. Topics such as reconciliation, ecological care, antiracism, leadership, and discernment are discussed, focusing on the Universal Apostolic Preferences and the lived experiences of the clergy and lay people working within Jesuit and Ignatian communities. This volume is both an inspiration and a practical guide for those seeking to deepen their spiritual lives and engage meaningfully with the world. Whether you are a student, educator, minister, or seeker, An Ignatian Spirituality Reader: Volume II invites you into the dynamic and transformative journey of Ignatian spirituality, which is rooted in tradition, alive in practice, and responsive to the needs and the signs of the times. A collection of essays designed to help readers understand and practice Ignatian principles, especially as they relate to leadership, justice, and the spirit of collaboration in education and mission. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Ignatian Spirituality Reader, Volume II (Paperback)
• Publisher: Loyola Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082945621X
• ISBN 13: 9780829456219
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The very best writing on Ignatian spirituality

Building on the foundation of the original An Ignatian Spirituality Reader, this second volume offers a vibrant collection of essays that explores the relevance of St. Ignatius of Loyola to modern lives, communities, and institutions around the world.
Drawing from a wide range of backgrounds that includes theologians, educators, artists, and social justice leaders and from a diverse spectrum of voices that includes Pope Francis, Arturo Sosa, SJ, Becky Eldredge, Maka Black Elk, and Eileen Burke-Sullivan, this book addresses urgent contemporary themes with the timelessness of the Ignatian point of view. Topics such as reconciliation, ecological care, antiracism, leadership, and discernment are discussed, focusing on the Universal Apostolic Preferences and the lived experiences of the clergy and lay people working within Jesuit and Ignatian communities. This volume is both an inspiration and a practical guide for those seeking to deepen their spiritual lives and engage meaningfully with the world.
Whether you are a student, educator, minister, or seeker, An Ignatian Spirituality Reader: Volume II invites you into the dynamic and transformative journey of Ignatian spirituality, which is rooted in tradition, alive in practice, and responsive to the needs and the signs of the times.

About the Authors

Julia A. Dowd is a pastoral minister and education administrator currently serving as director of mission integration for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur-sponsored schools and health care centers. She has published articles in the area of Ignatian spirituality and feminist theology. 

Mark Mossa, SJ, is a professor of religious studies at Loyola University New Orleans. He is the author of Saint Ignatius Loyola: The Spiritual Writings, Already There: Letting God Find You, co-author of Just War, Lasting Peace: What Christian Traditions Can Teach Us, and essays and articles that have appeared in a variety of collections and publications. 

Stephanie Russell is the Vice President for Mission Integration for the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities having served for more than three decades in Ignatian pastoral ministries and Jesuit higher education. 

Lori Stanley is the first lay executive director of the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in Orange, California, leading its Ignatian retreats, formation programs, and pilgrimages. She also serves on the USCCB’s Anti-Racism Task Force for California and collaborates with Jesuit Antiracism Sodality (JARS) and Jesuits West Collaborative Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE) to advance racial equity through Ignatian spirituality.