A Perspective from Tradition
Fr. Jeffery Jambon—WATCH an interview with the author
Under divine inspiration, St. Ignatius of Loyola wrote his Spiritual Exercises between 1522 and 1524. This set of Catholic meditations is highly regarded by the Church and have sanctified thousands upon thousands of souls through their promotion by the Jesuit Order and others. The effectiveness of the Ignatian Exercises to sanctify souls—and thereby apostolically spreading the Social Reign of Christ the King—has been so great, that they were specifically extolled by Popes Pius XI and Pius XII.
In this book, Fr. Jeffery Jambon (an experienced retreat master), gives his thoughts—written in a simple conversation style—on the meditations of the Spiritual Exercises, and how their traditionalist perspective practically apply to our modern situation. Such as, the discernment of spirits: is that impulse from God or elsewhere? What choice in life should I pursue?
In Fr. Jambon’s own words (from his Foreword):
Here presented, is a little fruit of prayer that may be useful to anyone who wishes to use it. I have directed these meditations and others similar to these to the laity over the years. I have seen, at first hand, how hearts have been touched by the dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus.
…My goal is simply to help people meditate on the Word of God and not so much teaching one how to do the Spiritual Exercises, nor being fixated with methods and unending quotes from those luminous pages of St. Ignatius, although at times I will quote from them for context. In general, I will assume that my reading audience is already familiar with the Ignatian methodology and therefore I wish only to present some meditations for them in their ongoing reflection.
With that said, it is still very useful reading for those who are not familiar with the Ignatian exercises, for the reflections presented here in this book are such that anyone can use them to pray and find much profit from them since it is mostly meditations based on Sacred Scripture and thus applicable to any and all.
So in fact, this book is useful for the spiritual or prayer life of nearly every Catholic today!
In addition to the texts of Fr. Jambon, several other items have been included, namely, some related pictures and extracts from papal documents concerning the Spiritual Exercises.
208 pages, illustrated, softcover.
Also available as Kindle eBook: $9.99
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REVIEWS
Thank you so much for publishing Ignatian Meditations by Fr. Jeffery Jambon. It is very well written for this day and age. Without dumbing the topics down, he has a way of explaining that enables really almost any age and/or educational level to understand. It truly is a treasure. Richelle VanDeventer
I just finished your new book, and want to tell you I so very very much benefited from reading it. The further I read the less I wanted to put it down. I gained much comfort from it. It is though I made a miniature Ignatian retreat by myself! I am so glad to have received comfort from reading it. It was like some parts related exactly to me and my thoughts. I am trying so hard right now to know God's will. David, Lousiana
Wanted to say how much I loved the simple meditations yet so profound.There were so many ideas I hadn't thought of before while reading the scriptures which made them come to life. Kami Dehler
During my meditation hour today, I read chapter 15 of Ignatian Meditations: A Perspective from Tradition by Father J. Jambon. It revealed very graphically the passion of Christ in such vivid detail. Much I had not ever been taught nor told. I say this after 12 years of Catholic education. It was very moving, especially now, during Lent and approaching Holy Week. Every chapter has been enlightening, but, this one is particularly revealing. Peggy