Irský jezuita Brian O’Leary vychází z pestré zkušenosti dlouhodobě přednášejícího na různých institutech, ale rovněž ze zkušenosti exercitátora v několika světových centrech spirituality Ignáce z Loyoly. V textu ukazuje, jak pomáhá ignaciánská spiritualita odhalovat, že Pán je stále větší než naše představy o něm.
In recent years Ignatian spirituality has experienced a resurgence. There has been a widespread desire to learn more about Ignatius and his legacy, and many people have made the Spiritual Exercises in one of their many forms, growing through the experience. God Ever Greater is accessibly written for those who are looking for an introduction to Ignatian spirituality, while being suitable for those who have some acquaintance with the Ignatian tradition. It will draw its readers into an exploration of a rich Christian heritage that continues to live and breathe today.
Set against the backdrop of NASA's ambitious plans for a permanent manned space station by 1990, the book explores the technological and architectural innovations needed for this groundbreaking project. It highlights the evolution of space habitats, referencing Skylab and the Soviet Salyut as predecessors. Brian O'Leary, an experienced astrophysicist and former astronaut, provides insights into the modular design of the station and the potential for continuous scientific experimentation in space, marking a new era in human space exploration.
Following an initial chapter on the origins of religious life, the author devotes two chapters each to poverty, chastity, ad obedience. this emphasis is not on the vows as such but on the motivating values that the vows express.
Exploring Ignatian Spirituality is written to appeal, not only to those who are looking for an introduction to Ignatian spirituality, but also to those who have some acquaintance with the Ignatian tradition. It will draw its readers into an exploration of a rich Christian heritage that continues to live and breathe today.
Brian O'Leary, an Irish Jesuit, has been researching and writing on Ignatian spirituality since the 1970s. This is a collection of his essays that have appeared in spirituality journals in a number of countries.
In this book, O'Leary offers a clear and accessible account of what we know about Ignatius as a mystic. Drawing on his own familiarity with the sources, he opens up for us the inner life of Ignatius in so far as it can be known. He also hopes that the reader will identify with what Ignatius is describing, making their reading truly transformative.