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January 2003 Vol 42 no 1


THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY OF THE WAY


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Contents

The Ignatian Spirituality of the Way

Ignatian sources bear witness to a spirituality of movement, of continual discovery, of ‘the way’. This converges strikingly with contemporary developments in the study of spirituality. It is from this convergence that The Way draws inspiration and energy.

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On Receiving an Inheritance: Confessions of a Former Marginaholic

James Alison’s personal story reveals much about how the marginalised are prone to self-deception, but even more about how God’s love is untouched by such manipulative behaviour. Our inheritance is assured.

The Impact of Transition

Whenever we try to communicate across cultural boundaries, we are ourselves drawn into a process of self-questioning, growth, and transformation. A distinguished Maryknoll missionary explores this experience.

Theological Trends:
Jesuit Theologies of Mission

Michael Sievernich explains how the idea of ‘inculturation’ was developed in Jesuit circles around the time of Vatican II, and discusses its relationship with other key notions in the contemporary theology of mission such as justice and interreligious dialogue.

From the Ignatian Tradition:
Guidelines for Pilgrims

How early Jesuit recruits would live out the spirituality of the Exercises by going on a pilgrimage.

The Early Jesuits and the Road

A vivid account of what it was like to travel on mission in Italy in the years following Ignatius’ death.

September 11 and Christian Spirituality in the United States

Thomas Hughson reflects on how the events of September 11 2001 have drawn many US citizens into a more Christian form of civil spirituality.

Recent Books

is unconvinced by Passionate Uncertainty, a provocative study of contemporary US Jesuits
on two recent books about psychology and Christianity
on Stanley Hauerwas and natural theology
on a new collection of essays by Sarah Coakley
on Theology and Sexuality, a set of readings both classic and contemporary
on an anthology of Radical Christian Writings
on a fine new account of the Book of Revelation from Ian Boxall
on two new studies of Celtic spiritual literature
is sceptical about a new book on European religion
on Quaker peace spirituality, and on the relationship between self-esteem and self-denial


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