Jim's Books
Spiritual Exercises
The Fruit of Desolation
Years ago, Austen Ivereigh, executive editor of The Tablet made a 30-day Spiritual Exercises retreat when he was a Jesuit novice. He spent most of the time in a...
Books
Examen Book Review
The first review of A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer is up. Meredith Gould likes it! Read it here. While you're at it, browse through Meredith's blog "Virtual Abbey."
Spiritual Exercises
The Spiritual Exercises and the 12 Steps
Fr. Edward Dowling, SJ, a friend of Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, was convinced that the Spiritual Exercises influenced the 12 Steps of AA (which guide many...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Ignatian Work in Washington
A couple of updates on Jesuits in Washington DC.
The Ignatian Pro-Life Network is calling for participation in the annual Mass for Life & Rally on January 24 in Washington....
Books
A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer
I've just published a new book. It's called A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer, and it's about the Ignatian Examen, which has changed a lot of things for me in the...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Retreats for the Homeless
The weather is cold, snowy and miserable here in the Midwest -- a good time to think about the homeless among us. Get acquainted with the Ignatian...