This book tells the life of Pedro Arrupe SJ, 1907-1991, whose cause for beatification was introduced in 2019. Arrupe played a central role in the Church of the twentieth century and his influence endures in the many who are fired by his idealism, vision and way of life.
This booklet offers an unique presentation of the unfolding of our universe. It interweaves the insights of contemporary science with Christian faith, and reveals the divine orchestration of the Creation Story in a dramatic, fresh and appealing way.
Introduction by Peter McVerry SJ. Re-founded the Jesuits and re-cast Ignatian spirituality for our times. He was a prisoner of Imperial Japan, a first responder at Hiroshima, a pioneer of Catholic social justice and founder of the Jesuit Refugee Service.
Brian Grogan brings the background of Ignatian spirituality and a lived appreciation of God's creation to Pope Francis' Encyclical, Laudato Si. Rather than an exhaustive explanation of the encyclical, this book serves as a daily invitation to notice in ordinary creation the invitation of God to love and care for all God's creation.
The booklet offers insights from an experienced spiritual director rooted in Ignatian spirituality, emphasizing that each scripture serves as a divine love-note from God. It conveys the profound message of being endlessly loved, encouraging readers to embrace this truth in their spiritual journey.
This book addresses primarily those who know ageing from the inside, but if you haven't yet entered that strange world, knowledge of its landscape may help you relate more richly to those who have, and help in your own journey towards that Third Age.
Exploring the complexities of life after death, Fr. Grogan offers thought-provoking insights on judgment, heaven, hell, and purgatory. His extensive knowledge of contemporary scholarship is complemented by engaging stories and relatable examples, making challenging concepts more accessible for Christians seeking to articulate their beliefs.
In Making Good Decisions, Brian Grogan SJ considers the ever-pertinent subject of decision-making in both our public and private lives. The book begins by highlighting the core elements at play when we are confronted with difficult choices, and ably explains how the decisionmaking process can be wholly transformed once we seek guidance in the divine. Discernment - the act of Christian decision-making - becomes no longer an occasional event but the radical stance as your heart opens to God. As well as exploring how major figures within the Catholic Church - from Ignatius of Loyola to Óscar Romero - have made prudent choices informed by their enduring faith in Christ, Making Good Decisions also includes illuminating and relatable case studies concerning the author's own life experiences. Following an insightful and wide-ranging study of personal decision-making, the book concludes with an exploration of communal decision-making that will appeal to anyone seeking a greater understanding of group dynamics. Making Good Decisions is an essential guide for the general reader as they endeavour to make judicious decisions, be they large or small, in each and every facet of their lives.