Jim Manney

Jim Manney is the author of highly praised popular books on Ignatian spirituality, including A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer (about the Daily Examen) and God Finds Us (about the Spiritual Exercises). He is the compiler/editor of An Ignatian Book of Days. His latest book is What Matters Most and Why. He and his wife live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Books by Jim Manney

Jim's Books

  • A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer
  • Una oración sencilla que cambia la vida
  • Ignatian Spirituality A to Z
  • An Ignatian Book of Days
  • God Finds Us
  • Charged with Grandeur
  • What's Your Decision?

Best Ignatian Songs: Tears of God

Much of the music from the rock-blues-R&B band Los Lobos derives from Mexican Catholic culture.  Check out the picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe behind the band at 1:06...

Here but Not Here

In East Africa, Michael Rossmann, SJ, watched on his laptop in the middle of the night as Notre Dame beat USC and completed an undefeated season. The experience led...

Jesuit Networking

In the gym yesterday I rode a stationary bike next to a guy wearing a T-Shirt that said "None of Us Are Stronger than All of Us."  That's certainly...

Best Ignatian Songs: “Immanuel”

Here's a New Year's proclamation--a great song by Michael Card sung by school children in Chester Cathedral in the UK.  

Mary and Joseph Together

Why should Mary and Joseph stand together in Christmas art rather than face each other? Because they are hanging on to each other for dear life. Maureen Waldron explains.

Best Ignatian Songs: "Comfort, Comfort, O My People"

"Comfort, Comfort, O My People" is a lovely Advent hymn, based on verses from Isaiah 40.  This version is by the Ignatian Schola, a Manhattan-based vocal ensemble composed of...