When You Struggle in the Spiritual Life: An Ignatian Path to Freedom

by Timothy M. Gallagher

Once a person embarks on a spiritual journey questions and roadblocks will come up. Ignatian spirituality and practices hold a treasure of answers, and no one can explain Ignatian lifestyles as can Fr. Timothy Gallagher. - This little volume of clear and practical guidelines is invaluable for anyone wanting to grow spiritually. In this new volume, Fr. Gallagher explores additional understandings and applications of the Ignatian rules. These personal reflections have arisen from the delight—and the labor—of learning and sharing the rules, witnessing the joy and hope they have given to so many. These Ignatian guidelines set captives free from the discouragement and sadness of spiritual desolation. They offer hope precisely where persons may have felt hope was not possible—and so release new energy for the spiritual journey.

108 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2021

Reviews

[Tyler]

Quick read, good primer on discernment of spirits and basics of the spiritual life.
Would be a great book to give away after Masses.

[Diana]

A small book, not lengthy, easy to read.

This book only covers Rule #2 of the 14 Rules of Ignatian Discernment of Spirits. Why specifically Rule #2? Well, because Gallagher's editor felt that Rule #2 is integral to one's spiritual life. Gallagher opens up the language of Rule #2 and provides some examples of how this Rule acts out. However, if you are looking for a more lengthy discourse about the Rules, there are other books by the same author. Timothy Gallagher, SJ, is one of the best teachers on Ignatian spirituality. I like his books because he has much to offer on this subject.