Joseph Tetlow, SJ

Joseph Tetlow, SJ, has spent his life sharing the message of Ignatian spirituality. His books Choosing Christ in the World and Always Discerning are considered classics of modern spirituality. Fr. Tetlow continues lecturing and writing. His latest book is Considering Jesus. He resides at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Dallas, Texas.

The Kingdom and the Two Standards

This post is based on Week Five of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, considers what the Call of Christ, Our King, and the Meditation on Two Standards...

Prayer and the Second Week

This post is based on Week Four of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, makes these key points in talking about prayer and the Second Week of the...

Sin and the First Week

This post is based on Week Three of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, makes these key points in talking about sin and the First Week of the...

Making Progress with the Examen

This post is based on Week Two of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. In speaking about the Examen as a prayer we keep making, Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, explains that the...

The Principle and Foundation

This post is based on Week One of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, responds to the question, “What are the typical graces people can expect as they...

Understanding Jesus’ Human Experience

Fr. Joseph Tetlow, SJ, responds to the question, “What hints can you give us for understanding Jesus’ human experience through prayer?” He offers three pieces of advice in answer: Read...