Joseph Tetlow, SJ

Joseph Tetlow, SJ, has spent his life sharing the message of Ignatian spirituality. His books Choosing Christ in the World and Always Discerning are considered classics of modern spirituality. Fr. Tetlow continues lecturing and writing. His latest book is Considering Jesus. He resides at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Dallas, Texas.
Books by Joseph A. Tetlow, SJ

Fr. Tetlow's Books

  • Considering Jesus
  • You Have Called Me by My Name
  • Always Discerning
  • Making Choices in Christ

An Examen for Holy Week

This post is a part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” The Word While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it,...

The Cross and the Examen

This post is a part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” The prayer of the Examen rests on a profound and perilous belief: the Father's will is greater than...

An Examen for the Fifth Week of Lent

This post is a part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” The Word “Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever...

Asking “What Now?”

This post is a part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” When settling on what to do tomorrow—the fifth prayer moment in the Examen—we keep two things in mind....

An Examen for the Fourth Week of Lent

This post is part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” The Word He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others...

Face What’s Wrong by Praying the Examen

This post is part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” The fourth step in the Examen is contrition and repentance. We can repent on two different grounds. First, we realize...