Jim Manney

Jim Manney is the author of highly praised popular books on Ignatian spirituality, including A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer (about the Daily Examen) and God Finds Us (about the Spiritual Exercises). He is the compiler/editor of An Ignatian Book of Days. His latest book is What Matters Most and Why. He and his wife live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Books by Jim Manney

Jim's Books

  • A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer
  • Una oración sencilla que cambia la vida
  • Ignatian Spirituality A to Z
  • An Ignatian Book of Days
  • God Finds Us
  • Charged with Grandeur
  • What's Your Decision?

Pope Francis in the Morning

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope 100 days ago today. That surprised me; it feels like Pope Francis has been around longer than that. He's a humble man who's...

Fr. Nicolás on Personal Change

Jesuit Superior General Adolfo Nicolás says that Ignatian spirituality offers a path to personal change that can lead to social change.  “If people don't change, it doesn't matter how much...

Ricci Back on the Sainthood Track

The sainthood cause for Matteo Ricci, SJ, is back on track after a decades-long hiatus during which theologians debated his often controversial reputation. Ricci went to China in 1582...

Taking the Time

I recently saw a demonstration of lacemaking. My first thought: I greatly admire the people who engage in this painstaking craft. My second thought: I would never have the...

Ask Iggy

Curious about the Jesuits? Our pals at The Jesuit Post have answers for you. They've launched a new video series on their YouTube channel called "Ask Iggy," which will...

Make an E-Retreat

If you can't get away for a retreat this summer, you might do an E-Retreat with popular writer Jim Martin, SJ. Jim and his publisher have put together an...