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 the Third Week of Lent

This post is part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” The Word One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered...

Examining the Day and Choosing Freedom

This post is part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” Ignatius suggested several ways to examine the day. If you make this prayer at night, look back over the...

An Examen for the Second Week of Lent

This post is part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” The Word “Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among...

Pray for Light with the Examen

This post is a part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.” In the second step of the Examen, we ask for light. Our minds are limited in what we...

An Examen for the First Week of Lent

This post is a part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.”The WordThe Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted...

Give Thanks with the Examen

This post is part of the Lenten series “From Ashes to Glory.”The Ignatian Examen begins with thanks to God for all that we have and are. We might begin...