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?

Almsgiving and Joy

A Lenten reflection from Fr. Jim Martin, S.J. Turns out that fasting is about money (at least in part):

Pray with Jesuits for Lent

Ash Wednesday was only yesterday, so it's not too late to start a Lenten prayer program.  We suggested several last week.  Here are two more--both from Jesuits. The Spiritual Exercises...

Spiritual Exercises for the Young

Nathan Stone, SJ, makes a strong case for giving the Spiritual Exercises to young people.  He thinks that veteran spiritual directors are too  cautious if they regard the Exercises...

Weekend Links

A reading list of Jesuit classics. Jesuits are pro-life. Jim Martin, SJ goes into the recording studio. Thinking about Matteo Ricci.

Lent Online

Ash Wednesday is a week from today.  It's time to make some plans about how you will observe the season of Lent. Have you ever considered praying online?  If you...

Prayer Before a Meeting

It's Monday.  Most of us have meetings to go to today or later this week.  Here is a prayer before a meeting.  It's published on the St. Louis University...