Contents
Foreword
Preface
Part 1
The Life of St. Ignatius Loyola
Chapter 1
The World of Ignatius
The Early Years
Ignatius the Courtier
In the Viceroy’s Household
Chapter 2
Injury and Convalescence
A Slow Recovery
Conflicting Attractions
A Fresh Start
Montserrat
Chapter 3
Manresa
Early Days
Darkness and Light
Sharing his Vision
Chapter 4
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
The Journey to Venice
The Holy Land
Chapter 5
Studies in Barcelona
Studying Latin
Early Companions
Chapter 6
Alcalà and Salamanca
Suspicions of the Inquisition
Further Reversals
Chapter 7
Paris
Penniless in Paris
Controversy and Companions
Chapter 8
Spain and Venice
Reforms in Loyola
Reunion in Venice
A Dream Abandoned
Chapter 9
Rome
La Storta
Welcome in Rome
Chapter 10
Foundation of the Society of Jesus
Challenging False Rumours
Settling in Rome
Papal Approval
The First Superior General
Attitude to the Jews
The Novices
The Episode of Isabel Roser
Chapter 11
Scattering of the Companions
Mission to Ireland
Mission to the Indies
Taking Root in Spain
The Spiritual Exercises
The Schools
Resignation Offered and Rejected
Chapter 12
Directing the Society of Jesus
Composing the Constitutions
The Case of Princess Juana
The Spiritual Diary
The German College
Jesuit Bishops?
Inclusive Pastoral Concern
Chapter 13
Last Days and Death
Chapter 14
Ignatius as Seen by Others
Part 2
The Spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola
Chapter 15
The Spiritual Exercises
Genesis of the Spiritual Exercises
Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises
Purpose of the Spiritual Exercises
Chapter 16
The First Week
The Principle and Foundation
Entering the Prayer
First Exercise (1): The Fall of the Angels
First Exercise (2): The Fall of Adam and Eve
First Exercise (3): The Fall of an Individual
Conversing with Christ Crucified
Second Exercise: Our Personal Story
Third Exercise: Meditation on Hell
Chapter 17
The Second Week
The Call of the King
Contemplating the Incarnation
Contemplating the Nativity
The Two Standards
Three Types of Persons
Further Contemplations
Three Kinds of Humility
The First Time for Making a Decision
The Second Time for Making a Decision
The Third Time for Making a Decision
Chapter 18
The Third Week
A Personal Experience
Staying with Jesus in his Passion
Keeping the Focus on Christ
Practical Advice
Confirmation of the Election
Chapter 19
The Fourth Week
Rejoicing with Mary
An Unobtrusive Joy
Effects of the Risen Christ
Chapter 20
Contemplation to Attain Love
Meaning of the Title
Introductory Note
Beginning the Contemplation
Development of Contemplation
A Divine Milieu
Chapter 21
The Discernment of Spirits
An Ancient History
The Meaning of Discernment
Spiritual Consolation
Spiritual Desolation
Avoiding the Traps
Chapter 22
Group Discernment
Requirements for Group Discernment
Obstacles to Communal Discernment
Chapter 23
The Examen of Consciousness
Benefits of the Examen
The Centrality of Gratitude
Structure of the Examen
An Alternative Approach
Bibliography
Endnotes
About the Author