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Putting on the Heart of Christ: How the Spiritual Exercises Invite Us to a Virtuous Life
Putting on the Heart of Christ by Gerald M. Fagin, SJ, offers a fresh look at the Spiritual Exercises through the lens of virtue ethics. In doing so, the book encourages us to become the kind of person whose very life is in tune with the heart of Christ. Fr. Fagin covers 15 virtues throughout the book, including gratitude, reverence, and forgiveness. Each is explained within the context of the Spiritual Exercises and the life of St. Ignatius, as well as within the context of Scripture. Ultimately, Fr. Fagin uses virtue ethics along with the Spiritual Exercises to help us think beyond. What has God called me and to think quite specifically in terms of Who has God called me to be .
248 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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September 30, 2012
Fr. Fagin does an outstanding job explaining how The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius help us to grow in virtue and live a virtuous life. Each chapter focuses on a different virtue. Love this book!
November 3, 2018
Insightful look at the Spiritual Exercises :) Good companion to prayer and deepening spiritual life.
August 2, 2014
I related well to this book since I have done the "Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius," which is what the author refers to constantly.
So, could you read this book without having done or doing the exercises? Nope, sorry.
In that context, this book has a very specific audience. I'm in that audience and it definitely was fantastic! It helped me review what I had done during the Spiritual Exercises, and gave me loads of new ideas to chew on. I could easily see reading this book as a companion during the Exercises, or to read a year after the Exercises.
I loved the very personal, pastoral way of writing about the Exercises. Fr. Fagin does a great job of bringing home the point as well as not watering down the content.
Great spiritual reading, but only for those who have, or are currently doing the Spiritual Exercises.
So, could you read this book without having done or doing the exercises? Nope, sorry.
In that context, this book has a very specific audience. I'm in that audience and it definitely was fantastic! It helped me review what I had done during the Spiritual Exercises, and gave me loads of new ideas to chew on. I could easily see reading this book as a companion during the Exercises, or to read a year after the Exercises.
I loved the very personal, pastoral way of writing about the Exercises. Fr. Fagin does a great job of bringing home the point as well as not watering down the content.
Great spiritual reading, but only for those who have, or are currently doing the Spiritual Exercises.
August 30, 2012
AWESOME book!
April 12, 2012
Excellent read. I highly recommend!
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