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Margaret silf discusses ignatian spirituality with paul campbell, sj. A congenial, practical, and dynamic look of at spiritual exercises. Explore books by margaret silf with our selection at. I am trying to write this without spoilers but with enough information to help others decide if they want to read it or not. Xavier ignatian spirituality centre 2012 margaret silfs. Her other books include the other side of chaos, simple faith, compass points, inner compass, close to the heart and going on retreatloyola press and the gift of prayer.
I listened to the audible audio version of this book in the uk it was released under the title of landmarks in most other places it appears as inner compass margaret silf provides an accessible and practical introduction to what is known as the spiritual exercises of st ignatius of loyola it is accessible in that it tries to speak in the language of everyday by using examples and anecdotes. In her book, the inner compass, margaret silf provides an excellent description of the role these two words play in our process of discernment. Close to the heart opens up a world of imaginative yet simple ways to approach individual prayer. This refurbished edition of inner compass is being published as a celebration of the tenth anniversary of this acclaimed englishlanguage primer on ignatian spirituality. Sep 11, 2015 margaret silf is a wellknown retreat leader and the author of numerous books, including at sea with god, close to the heart, companions of christ, inner compass, sacred spaces, the gift of prayer, one hundred wisdom stories from around the world, the way of wisdom, and wise choices. Meeting god every day at every turn 9780829428100 by margaret silf. I just finished reading silf s book this week, working through it with my lbc ladies book. She is also much sought after as a presenter of days of prayer and recollection. Anyone seeking to deepen his or her relationship with god will greatly benefit from inner compass, margaret silf s dynamic presentation of the profound insights of st. Quiet gardens offer just such longedfor oases of peace.
Silf, author of inner compass, offers her readers a basic guide to contemplative prayer. Jacqueline syrup bergan and marie schwan the call to discernment in troubled times. As silf points out, the book grew out of questions rather than certainty, discovery rather than doctrine, the experience of everyday living rather than academic study. Margaret silf living spiritual teachers spirituality. Daily inspiration for women ebook written by vinita hampton wright, margaret silf, ginny kubitz moyer, jessica mesman griffith. Meet god every day at every turn margaret silf april release, paperback isbn. An invitation to ignatian spirituality, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Loyola press presents the tenthanniversary edition of margaret silfs inner compass, the acclaimed englishlanguage primer on ignatian spirituality. Feb 04, 2012 margaret decided in march, 2000, to retire to write andct condu retreats, full time. An invitation to ignatian spirituality ebook written by margaret silf.
While reflective, the work exudes a congenial, practical outlook and a thoroughly modern sensibility. Margaret silf s inner compass is an introduction and invitation to ignatian spirituality as practiced and taught by the jesuits these past four hundred years. Margaret silf is passionate about making christian spirituality, and especially ignatian spirituality, accessible to people with no theological background. Pretty much anything from margaret silf is going to be life transforming. I agree it is one of the most reliable ways to reorient myself with jesus and remind myself about why i do all of the things i do. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. She experienced a genuine return to god, however, in her mid30s, aided by a jesuit. In inner compass she takes you through the spiritual exercises of ignatious, sharing much of her own personal journey in the process. I like how margaret silf calls the examen her inner compass. What is ignatian spirituality download ebook pdf, epub. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read daily inspiration for women. I found it very rewarding, and a very workable introduction to.
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Just as you bring all your everyday concerns to god in prayer, and talk to him about how you really feel which may well include expressing your anger and frustration with him from time to time, so, steadily, he will open up more and more of himself to youor rather, he will increasingly open up. Inner compass 10th anniversary edition loyola press. By pulling a card at random, your subconscious is able to react and respond intuitively creating a dynamic space for reflection and release. Inner compass by ms margaret silf, 9780829426458, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
Popular author, margaret silf, helps readers meet god at. An invitation to ignatian spirituality it isnt always obvious that there is a difference between experiencing spiritual consolation and simply feeling good, or between finding oneself in spiritual desolation and simply feeling low. Inner compass an invitation to ignatian spirituality by margaret silf. Inner compass cards pair modern aesthetic with ancient philosophy to create simplicity for our scattered and overcomplicated monkey minds. I just finished reading silfs book this week, working through it with my lbc ladies book. An approach to the ignatian spiritual exercises, by william a. She was baptized a methodist, joined the anglican church at 15, and was received into the roman catholic faith at 20. An invitation to ignatian spirituality margaret silf. Margaret silf international speaker from scotland, author of numerous books including inner compass, sacred spaces, and close to the heart. Daily inspiration for women by vinita hampton wright. This tenthanniversary edition of the acclaimed inner compass features a new introduction and personal invitation to the reader, plus a significantly expanded resource section. An invitation to ignatian spirituality by margaret silf.
Written for lay people, inner compass is a practical and experiencebased guide to greater selfknowledge and spiritual awareness through incorporating the spiritual exercises of st. Her books include inner compass, close to the heart, and going on retreat. Margaret silf was born and raised in south yorkshire, u. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read inner compass.
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