Download or read book Zen and the Spiritual Exercises written by Ruben Habito and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practices of the East meet those of the West in this intriguing book on the relationship between Zen meditation and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Ruben Habito, a Zen Master as well as an expert in Ignatian spirituality, brings these two hallowed paths to enlightenment together in this intriguing book designed not only for believers in either tradition, but for seekers and beginners as well. Both comparing and contrasting Zen traditions of meditation and enlightenment with St. Ignatius' famous Exercises for attaining Divine Love, Habito offers suggestions on how the two traditions share the same goals and how each might benefit from the other or from their shared practice. As the reader follows Habito through the stages of purgation of false desires, illumination of one's true path, and the generous desire to give back what one has been given through the Divine, Habito shares illuminating and instructive stories, literary and spiritual reflections, and thought-provoking ways on how to update Zen and Ignatian spirituality to meet the needs and desires of a contemporary seeker.
Download or read book The Ignatian Exercises and Zen written by Kakichi Kadowski and published by . This book was released on 1974* with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A World On Fire written by Erin M. Cline and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why should Ignatian spirituality be shared with other religions? -- How should Ignatian spiritual exercises be adapted for members of other religions? -- Hindu adaptations of the spiritual exercises -- Buddhist adaptations of the spiritual exercises -- Confucianism, East Asian cultures, and the spiritual exercises
Download or read book The Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola and the Traditions of the East written by Javier Melloni and published by Gracewing. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius (written between 1522 and 1548) are a very representative example of Catholic Christianity. Although they were elaborated by one individual, they echo the practice of the preceding thousand years. The reality of the Exercises is rooted in the principle of personalisation, and in the discernment of how the act of following Jesus makes itself concrete in history. Javier Melloni follows up his popular exploration of the Spiritual Exercises in their Christian setting, The Exercises of St Ignatius in the Western Tradition, with a new book examining three spiritual pathways which underlie three different religious traditions the Spiritual Exercise of St Ignatius, linked with Christianity; Yoga, which proceeds from Hinduism; and Zen, originating from the womb of Buddhism. With an understanding of these three ways we place ourselves at the heart of their respective traditions, as suggested by the Latin saying: Lex orandi, lex credendi, that is to say, prayer and by extension, every spiritual practice is the reflection of a mode of belief, just as every belief is configured to the extent to which it is prayed. He presents these three ways with a double purpose: to show the specific elements of each one, as well as their common or convergent points. Only if we do not confuse them can we recognise both the difficulty and the richness to be found in placing them in relation with one another. To integrate is not the same as to mix up. Above all, what certainly unites the three ways is that they are not speculative, but initiatory or mystagogical. Their objective is the transformation of the person who undertakes them, to admit that person into the experience of the Absolute. This book explores the Spiritual Exercises through the Yoga Sutras (the Yoga Karma or the Yoga of Action, the Bhakti Yoga or the Yoga of Devotion, the Jnana Yoga or the Yoga of Knowledge), through Zen Buddhism, and by looking at the role of images and of discursive thought, emptying and decentring, effort and grace, and the presence and absence of a divine 'Thou'. Javier Melloni was born in Barcelona. He has studied in Kerala and in Paris, and is now working in his home country in the retreat house known as the Cave of St Ignatius in Manresa.
Download or read book The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius written by St. Ignatius of Loyola and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2009-05-05 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic translation is now available in an new edition with a foreword by Kevin O'Brien, SJ, and an easier-to-read design. Available in both print and ebook editions. Search for the ASIN "0829451293" to find it! The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius come to life in this book by Louis Puhl. This smoothly and faithfully translated text of The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius has been a favorite of Jesuits, spiritual directors, retreatants, and general readers for decades.
Download or read book Words of Life written by Adam Hamilton and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the Ten Commandments were not just a set of ancient rules, but a guide to experiencing the good life today? “Adam Hamilton is a teacher of the highest order, able to bridge the gap between very old divine teaching and very current human reality.”—Barbara Brown Taylor, author of Always a Guest: Speaking of Faith Far from Home Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and beautiful life. These ten ancient “words” were given to us by a loving God who longed to set safe boundaries, create order out of chaos, help communities live peacefully, and protect us—often from ourselves. In this book of Scripture and inspiration, bestselling author Adam Hamilton brings modern eyes to the most important set of ethics in history. He considers the commandments in their historical context, considering the meaning of each commandment in Hebrew, unpacking how Jesus reinterpreted them, and showing how every thou-shalt-not was intended to point to a life-giving “thou shalt.” He also explores how the latest research in science and psychology illuminates these commandments, rightly understood, as a way of ordering one's life beautifully in the present day. In a culture marked by workaholism, materialism, and social media-driven envy, God has given us a time-tested path that leads to gratitude, confidence, and peace. A landmark work from one of our most trusted biblical thinkers, Words of Life is an inspiring, thought-provoking read for anyone seeking to live a meaningful and joyful life.
Download or read book The Ignatian Workout written by Tim Muldoon and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2009-01-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Fit Spiritually We look at the world—and at God—in drastically different ways than our ancestors did, and yet the wisdom of a sixteenth-century Catholic saint perfectly suits our doubtful, antiauthoritarian, pluralistic age. St. Ignatius of Loyola believed that we could know God better by paying attention to his work in our lives, our experiences, our imagination, and our feelings. His Spiritual Exercises, an enduring masterpiece of spiritual insight, teaches us to grow spiritually by learning to respond in concrete, practical ways to this divine presence. The Ignatian Workout presents St. Ignatius’s wisdom in today’s language—as a daily program of “workouts” to achieve spiritual fitness, tailored to people with busy schedules. It is a program that shows us how to recognize and respond to a God who is already at work in us, inviting us into a deeper relationship and into richer lives of love and service. “A thoughtful, clever, and very practical introduction to Ignatian spirituality.” —J. A. Appleyard, S.J., vice president for University Mission and Ministry Boston College “The Ignatian Workout is a valuable contribution to contemporary writing on Ignatian spirituality. Muldoon does a fine job of illustrating just how relevant this spirituality is for today’s young adults.” —J. Michael Sparough, S.J., director of Charis Ministries Ignatian Spirituality for Young Adults
Download or read book The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola written by Saint Ignatius (of Loyola) and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A seminal influence in Christian spirituality since first publication in 1548, this contemporary translation by Michael Ivens, a noted authority on the text and author of the best-selling commentary 'Understanding the Spiritual Exercises', provides a definitive translation for the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Download or read book The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius written by Louis J. Puhl and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The intention is to produce a clear, idiomatic, and readable translation.” —LOUIS J. PUHL, SJ Louis J. Puhl’s translation of The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola has been a standard in the Jesuit community and the world of Ignatian spirituality since its initial publication in 1951. The Exercises contain instructions for spiritual directors, prayer practices and meditations, principles for spiritual progress, and the timeless Rules for Discernment. The classic and trusted translation of St. Ignatius’s seminal work returns with a new layout and a foreword from Kevin O’Brien, SJ. This fresh presentation of Puhl’s translation offers the classic text unchanged yet redesigned for ease of reading. The new foreword from Kevin O’Brien, acclaimed author of The Ignatian Adventure, contextualizes the Exercises while emphasizing their enduring relevance.
Download or read book Ignatian Mysticism written by Stephen J. Costello and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work explores the influential Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola, the sixteenth-century Spanish soldier, saint, mystic, and founder of the Jesuit Order. The Ignatian Exercises, including the Examen, are brought into dialogue with the psychologies of C.G. Jung and Viktor Frankl, the philosophies of Eric Voegelin and Bernard Lonergan, as well as the thought of Teilhard de Chardin, von Balthasar, and Eastern philosophy. Their enduring relevance and implications for the Recovery and wellness movement are also articulated. Drawing on key themes such as gratitude, forgiveness and consciousness as a springboard for reflection and interpretation, the mystical dimension of Ignatian spirituality is emphasised throughout. This book will benefit the beginner, serious scholar, spiritual seeker and anyone intent on gaining an understanding of this unique ‘way of proceeding’.
Download or read book The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius written by Saint Ignatius and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic Christian text from the founder of the Jesuit Order. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola is the core work of religious formation for members of the Society of Jesus, the single largest religious order within the Roman Catholic Church. For four and a half centuries in many thousands of editions in all languages, The Exercises have embodied fundamental spiritual principles essential to authentic Christian living. The mystical insight informing Ignatius's own relationship with God—which he distilled in The Exercises—is that the divine love of God is providentially present in all the details of our existence. Here Ignatius shows how the faithful can be joined to God in all things, according to the Jesuit motto, Ad majorem Dei gloriam, "For the greater glory of God."
Download or read book The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola written by Ignatius of Loyola and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola is to help people fill their everyday lives with the Christian faith. Created in the 16th century (1522–1524), this book remains a topical guide on how to improve our spiritual growth. The book is split in four thematic chapters, called "weeks", entitled "God's Mercy, My Sin," "God's call to me in Christ," "Sharing in the Cross of Christ,""The Resurrection". Each week has a program of meditations, prayers, considerations, and contemplative practices. They are all aimed to help people improve their religious intentions in practice, so that every life decision is based on the faith and devotion to the Christ. The book's popularity has grown considerable since 1980's and also spread to other Christian denominations. Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) was a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian, co-founder of the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits). He was also selected as the first Superior General of the Society of Jesus, at Paris, in 1541.He was a spiritual director of Jesuits and developed his method of devotion and recommendation for his brotherhood in Spiritual Exercises. After his death, Ignatius was beatified and received a title of a saint in 1622. Ignatius is a patron saint of soldiers.
Download or read book The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius written by Saint Ignatius (of Loyola) and published by Liguori Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completed in 1533, The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius is among the most influential books ever written. Divided into four weeks of meditations, followed by Rules for effecting growth in spiritual life, the Exercises may be used in a retreat or incorporated into daily life by all who wish to derive the spiritual benefits of leading a more perfect Christian life. Pierre Wolff's translation of The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius is a definitive edition of this timeless classic, & the only complete, modern American translation of the Latin text recognized by the Vatican as the official version & preferred by Ignatius to the two Spanish texts used by other translators. Drawing on his personal experience as a former Jesuit & more than 30 years as an internationally acclaimed retreat master, Wolff also offers valuable commentary on the Exercises. His is the only modern commentary to cover the entire text & is replete with insights, elucidations, wise counsel, & personal anecdotes. Written in a style free of scholarly jargon, Wolff's Commentary & Appendix will be priceless to all who aspire to help others to make the Spiritual Exercises.
Download or read book The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola written by Ignatius of Loyola and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2015 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, (composed from 1522-1524) are a set of Christian meditations, prayers and mental exercises, divided into four thematic 'weeks' of variable length, designed to be carried out over a period of 28 to 30 days. They were composed with the intention of helping the retreatant to discern Jesus in his life, leading then to a personal commitment to follow him. Though the underlying spiritual outlook is Catholic, the exercises are often made nowadays by non-Catholics. The 'Spiritual Exercises' booklet was formally approved in 1548 by Paul III. This is the annotated edition including a biographical annotation about the author and his life
Download or read book Letting God Come Close written by William A. Barry and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An approach to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius As more and more people begin to reclaim their spiritual heritage, longoverlooked traditions resurface, offering seekers new ways to rekindle their spiritual selves. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola is such a tradition, and its recovery in the church has sparked the interest of many believers—religious and laypeople alike. In light of this resurgence, Fr. William A. Barry, a director of the Spiritual Exercises for more than thirty years, offers Letting God Come Close, a guide that shows spiritual directors how to effectively and creatively help individuals meet the living God through the Exercises. Using clear, down-to-earth examples from his own experience, Fr. Barry hopes to instill in the director the trust, confidence, and skills needed to help retreatants approach God. “Spiritual directors will find a gold mine here of help in understanding and giving the Exercises.” —George Aschenbrenner, S.J., director, Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth “For over thirty years Barry has listened attentively for the ways God deals directly with God’s people through the Spiritual Exercises. God’s voice comes through and Barry helps directors pay attention.” —George R. Murphy, S.J., adjunct lecturer in spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley
Download or read book The Spiritual Exercises written by St. Ignatius of Loyola and published by Wyatt North Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-12-08 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, (composed from 1522-1524) are a set of Christian meditations, prayers and mental exercises, divided into four thematic 'weeks' of variable length, designed to be carried out over a period of 28 to 30 days. They were composed with the intention of helping the retreatant to discern Jesus in his life, leading then to a personal commitment to follow it. Though the underlying spiritual outlook is Catholic, the exercises are often made nowadays by non-Catholics. The 'Spiritual Exercises' booklet was formally approved in 1548 by Paul III. To this day, the Spiritual Exercises remain an integral part of the Novitiate training period of the Roman Catholic religious order of Jesuits. Also, many local Jesuit outreach programs throughout the world offer retreats for the general public in which the Exercises are employed.
Download or read book Zen and the Bible written by J.K. Kadowaki and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brought up within a Zen Buddhist tradition and later becoming a Jesuit priest and professor of philosophy, Kakichi Kadowaki's spiritual path bridges the gap between Eastern and Western approaches to religion. In Zen and the Bible he offers an enlightening personal analysis of some central aspects of Christianity, based on his experience of Ignatian spirituality and on the ways of Zen monastic life. Western Christian readers interested in Eastern philosophy will fred their own faith refreshed and strengthened from the insights and illuminations in this classic book, now back in print with a new Introduction by William A. Johnston.
