Sj: 449 books

Ben Walton grew up in Summer Lake, he's always known that he belongs there. His goal in life has always been to grow the resort that his family has owned for generations. Charlotte DeWinter spent her childhood summers at the lake, staying with her grandparents. From the age of ten, she believed...

If death comes to a loved one, can we grieve alone? When all around is in ruins, can we confine our lives to one beautiful room constructed out of art, or love, or family ties? And when the words we know prove inadequate, can we turn to the language of birds? In an arty mansion in Milan’s industrial...

An essay about Stieg LarssonWhy not take a Millennium Walk in his quarter at Stockholm south

A new edition of the classic that helped launch the Centering Prayer movement.Centering Prayer is a precious part of the ancient spiritual traditions of the West. When Finding Grace at the Center was first published in 1978, people all over the world welcomed this practical guide to a simple and beautiful...

‘Bursting with creativity, wit and intelligence’ Brian Eno How can you tell if your neighbour is speaking Muslim? Is a mosque a kind of hedgehog? Can I get fries with that burka? You can't trust the media any longer, but there's no need to fret: Don't Panic, I'm Islamic provides you with the answers. Read...

Stop spinning your spiritual hamster wheel.Start living in the limitless love of God. Many of us go through life thinking and acting as though we can somehow, in some way, earn God's love and favor. If only we do this, or that, or both, or more, God just might offer us at least a small bit of Divine...

A Concise, Relevant, and Respectful Presentation of Matthew's GospelTechnical biblical scholarship can come across as cumbersome to read, irrelevant to our daily lives, and sometimes even threatening to our faith. In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, charts...

An extraordinary spiritual practice with the power to transform the ordinary life Even in our modern society, one of the most effective ways to develop a dynamic relationship with God is through the 450-year-old practice of Ignatian spirituality. Joseph A. Tetlow, SJ, a leading expert on the subject,...

Combines professional insights along with the authors own experience and insights to speculate on how believers can make sense of their Christian faith when confronted with tragedy and suffering.

Are you ready to live a life filled with hope? A life lived "more abundantly"? John 10:10 In today's world people often don't keep appointments, show up for events, or even RSVP to an invitation. More significantly people struggle to keep their marriage intact or follow their chosen...

Pope Francis has explicitly and repeatedly stated that discernment is essential for anyone who is a follower of Jesus Christ. But what, exactly, is discernment? Why must we do it? When do we do it? How should we do it? In Always Discerning, Joseph A. Tetlow, SJ, delves thoughtfully into these...

Developing a friendship with God may be the starting point for the spiritual journey but how can that important internal relationship move us to make an impact onand even transformthe world around us? In Changed Heart Changed World renowned spiritual director William A. Barry SJ delves into such topics...

As Pope Francis continues to make his mark on the church, there is increased interest in his Jesuit background—what is the Society of Jesus, how is it different from other religious orders, and how has it shaped the world? In The Jesuits, acclaimed historian John W. O’Malley, SJ, provides essential...

Examines the nature of Jesuit spirituality, which is a spirituality of lifegiving and creative tensions.