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For centuries, Jesuits have vouchsafed a trove of spiritual insights and practices to Christians everywhere. Founded in the sixteenth century by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Society of Jesus is internationally recognized for its educational and cultural stewardship. In 2013, Pope Francis became the first Jesuit to hold the papacy, sparking new interest in Ignatian spirituality. In this 10-part audio series by one of the most gifted modern Jesuit spiritual masters, you will find wise reflections on a handful of the greatest Jesuit prayers. A beloved member of Georgetown University's Jesuit community during his lifetime, Rev. Howard Gray, S.J., Ph.D., introduces, reads, and examines each prayer with your spiritual growth in mind. A warm and generous man, Rev. Gray handpicked these 10 prayers from the Ignatian tradition to share with you. Starting with The Principle and Foundation in the Spiritual Exercises, you will encounter classic Ignatian prayers as well as those by Jesuit writers like Karl Rahner and Teilhard de Chardin. As you make your way through the talks, you will learn to channel your sentiments, inspirations, and desires into powerful expressions of faith. The Jesuit legacy is one of rich knowledge and careful practice. Learn to pray the Jesuit way--baring your heart and mind to the God you desire to know better and serve more faithfully.

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Rev. Howard Gray (1930-2018) was a nationally recognized expert on Ignatian spirituality and served as Special Assistant to the President at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. From 1983 to 1989, he was Provincial for the Detroit Province and, from 1991 to 1995, Executive Director of the Detroit Province Spirituality Team. He was an Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology at Weston School of Theology from 1977 to 1983, and he served both as Dean and as an adjunct professor in spiritual theology at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California.

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