Pathways to a Decision

with Ignatius of Loyola

Jim Maher

• Publisher: Messenger Publications
• Year: 2020
• ISBN:
  9781788122719
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Ministry

Since Fr Jorge Bergoglio S.J. became Pope, many people have wondered what Jesuits are. Are they Catholics? How are they different to other religious orders? Ignatius of Loyola, the co-founder of the Jesuits, developed a spirituality which has helped countless numbers of people since the sixteenth century. This book presents some of Ignatius’ key insights which inspire Jesuits and others all over the world. For those associated with the Jesuits or those who want to find out more about their spirituality, this basic introduction will be helpful. Ignatius emphasizes how God is always close to us. God speaks individually to us through our feelings, desires, thoughts and actions in unexpected place and at unexpected times. Ignatius gives us the tools to identify God’s presence and to make good decisions that help welcome God into our lives through the ordinary daily routine.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Introduction
• What’s It All About?
• First Things First
• Good Wolf – Bad Wolf – Which Is Which?
• Is God here? Finding My Walking Companion
• Meeting the Wolves
• Gathering Nuggets – Looking at My Day
• Good Riddance
• Taming the Ego for Decision-making
• Pathways to a Decision
• Oasis Moments – Satisfying the Thirst
• Conclusion
• Bibliography