The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life

Super Short Summary

The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by SJ James Martin, published in 2010, offers an accessible exploration of Ignatian spirituality, highlighting its origins with St. Ignatius of Loyola. Martin explains the core principles—finding God in all things, being contemplatives in action, incarnational spirituality, and freedom and detachment—alongside practical tools like the examen and various types of prayer. He discusses the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and how these can be relevant to anyone, not just Jesuits, by incorporating simplicity, valuing relationships, and humility. The book concludes by integrating these principles into everyday life, emphasizing that Ignatian spirituality is a continuous journey toward deeper connection with God.