Living With Ignatius: On the Compass of Joy

Source: Messenger Publications

Staring into the teeth of failure and despair is an unlikely starting point on a path to success, but so it was with Ignatius of Loyola, as he contemplated his shattered legs following a battle that ended in defeat in 16th century Spain. Of course, it depends on how success is defined. For Ignatius, living in a time of huge upheaval and shifting allegiances, it was, eventually, an acceptance of uncertainty, borne out of profound trust in the Lord. And a belief that through a careful analysis of our feelings, we can grow in self-awareness, understanding and acceptance.

Nikolaas Sintobin SJ is on a mission to show how a 500-year-old theology has an important place in today's world. And the reason, he says, is because what Ignatius of Loyola presented was not a doctrine, but a set of practical tools, based on lived experience. In Living with Ignatius: On the Compass of Joy, Sintobin distills concrete tips from the core of Ignatian spirituality and presents a concise and accessible introduction to the life and spirituality of Ignatius.

In today's fast-paced, ever-changing world we need to steady the compass of our decision-making process. The wisdom of Ignatius has had a profound influence on Christianity and beyond. This book encourages us to welcome Ignatius to the 21st century - he has much to say to us.A Flemish Jesuit priest, Nikolaas Sintobin SJ has been a teacher and a chaplain in the Jesuit high schools of Paris and Antwerp, specialising in Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy. He has worked as an internet chaplain for the past 10 years.

Living with Ignatius: On the Compass of Joy by Nikolaas Sintobin SJ is published in Ireland and the UK by Messenger Publications. It is priced at €9.95/£8.95

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