Overview
The Ignatian tradition sprang up in the sixteenth century, the fruit of graces bestowed on a Basque nobleman, Ignatius of Loyola. Guided by a passion to find God in all things, Ignatius and his first companions founded the Society of Jesus and inspired many other religious orders and lay movements. Their influence spread across the globe even as they embraced various aspects of the cultures, languages, and institutions they encountered. This introduction is a mere sampling of the men and women influenced by Ignatius 'draws on the stories and writings of nineteen exemplary individuals as well as the corporate voice of the Jesuit order. Here we meet missionaries, scholars, artists, advocates, and martyrs. Contemplatives in action, they follow Christ by serving others. They embody the freedom born of a passionate knowledge of God's unending, unconditional love; precisely in this, they show us how to live well today. Eileen Burke-Sullivan, STD (1949-2024) was professor emerita and former vice provost/ vice president of university mission and ministry at Creighton University. She lectured and published widely on liturgical, spiritual, and ecclesial topics and is co-author of The Ignatian Tradition and The Church in the Modern World, published by Liturgical Press. Kevin F. Burke, SJ, is a theologian, poet, and younger brother of Dr. Burke-Sullivan. He currently serves as the acting president and academic dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. He recently edited Pedro Arrupe: Essential Writings and coedited (with Robert Lassalle-Klein) Love that Produces Hope, a collection of essays on the thought of the Jesuit theologian and martyr, Ignacio Ellacuraa.
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Author: Eileen Burke-Sullivan ,
Kevin F. Burke ,
Phyllis Zagano
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Imprint: Liturgical Press
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Width: 15.20cm
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, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.284kg
ISBN: 9780814619131
ISBN 10: 0814619134
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 01 October 2009
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Reviews
Witnessing to the evolution of Ignatian spirituality from the time of Ignatius himself to contemporary reflections on its adaptation to the issues and personalities of our own day, this is a fascinating and helpful volume. The authors' introductions are insightful and fresh; their selections, solid and richly diverse. It is a work which will prove helpful to those seeking orientation to the tradition and stimulating to those seeking to deepen their understanding of its meaning and challenge.Howard J. Gray, SJ, Assistant to the President, Georgetown University
Those who are assisting others in the Spiritual Exercises or those interested in the history of spirituality would find this book valuable.Emmanuel Magazine The Ignatian Tradition presents a distinctive introduction to Ignatian Spirituality. Highlighting famous and not-well-known practitioners, the authors provide a historical and imaginative narrative to the development of the Ignatian approach. The scope and insight of their presentation will make this volume a valued resource for years to come. Rev. Thomas H. Smolich, SJ President, Jesuit Conference of the U.S.A. Witnessing to the evolution of Ignatian spirituality from the time of Ignatius himself to contemporary reflections on its adaptation to the issues and personalities of our own day, this is a fascinating and helpful volume. The authors’ introductions are insightful and fresh; their selections, solid and richly diverse. It is a work which will prove helpful to those seeking orientation to the tradition and stimulating to those seeking to deepen their understanding of its meaning and challenge.Howard J. Gray, SJ, Assistant to the President, Georgetown University
Author Information
Eileen Burke-Sullivan, STD (1949-2024) was professor emerita and former vice provost/vice president of university mission and ministry at Creighton University. She lectured and published widely on liturgical, spiritual, and ecclesial topics and is co-author of The Ignatian Tradition and The Church in the Modern World, published by Liturgical Press. Kevin F. Burke, SJ, is a theologian, poet, and younger brother of Dr. Burke-Sullivan. He currently serves as the acting president and academic dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. He recently edited Pedro Arrupe: Essential Writings and coedited (with Robert Lassalle- Klein) Love that Produces Hope, a collection of essays on the thought of the Jesuit theologian and martyr, Ignacio Ellacur¡a. Phyllis Zagano is senior research associate-in-residence and adjunct professor of religion at Hofstra University and founding co-chair of the Roman Catholic Studies Group of the American Academy of Religion. The author or editor of eighteen books in religious studies, including Catholic Press Association and College Theology Society book award winners, Zagano is also the series editor of the Spirituality in History Series published by Liturgical Press.
