To Set the World on Fire: Praying with Jesuits

To Set the World on Fire invites readers into a steady rhythm of prayer rooted in the four Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) adopted at the 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus in 2019. The four UAPs guide us in: 

• Showing the way to God 
• Walking with the excluded 
• Journeying with youth 
• Caring for our common home 

Drawing from Scripture, the Spiritual Exercises, and the writings of luminaries in the Ignatian tradition, including St. Peter Faber, Jerome Nadal, Mark Thibodeaux, William Barry, and Gregory Boyle, this book offers prayers, reflections, and contemplative practices to help us discern, act, and live our lives with spiritual intentionality. 

Through eight-day prayer octaves, thematic reflections, and Examens, To Set the World on Fire seamlessly integrates the depth, wisdom, and sincerity of the UAPs into daily prayer life.

Fr. Tom Krettek, SJ,entered the Society of Jesus in 1971. His ministry has focused on Jesuit formation, governance, and philosophy education in Kenya and the U.S., including service as Wisconsin Province Provincial (2005–2011). He currently serves as Director of Mission & Identity for Loyola Press and Superior of the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House and Community.

Joellyn Cicciarelli, Publisher and President of Loyola Press, is a writer and educator with a passion for helping people grow in faith and deepen their understanding of Catholic tradition. With experience in ministry and formation, she brings a thoughtful and engaging approach to sharing the Gospel through her work. Joellyn’s writing reflects her commitment to supporting families, catechists, and communities in living out their faith with joy and purpose.