Both an original work by, and a tribute to, one of the most
distinguished English-language experts on the Spiritual Exercises
of St Ignatius Loyola: this book combines a series of essays
exploring key terms used by Ignatius and a collection of
reminiscences of Michael Ivens. His earlier commentary,
Understanding the Spiritual Exercises, followed by his own
translation of the Exercises, had established his reputation, but
he was unable to include in his commentary the glossary of
distinctive Ignatian terms that many find elusive or recondite. An
understanding of such terms provides new avenues of approach and
also displays the theological and spiritual substructure of the
Exercises. Written during the final years of Michael's life, these
essays are poignant in their sensitivity to the death he could see
fast approaching. His notes on 'My medical history' are included,
along with some candid and revealing memories from his friends. The
figure of this great Jesuit comes alive in these pages, and his
usual parting words to his visitors, 'Do keep in touch ' take on a
new meaning. Michael Ivens (1933-2005) joined the Society of Jesus
in 1951, straight from school, and received the usual training at
that time (with degrees in Oxford and Lyons), spending fifteen
years before ordination to the priesthood in 1966; an exceptional
public speaker, gifted with an original mind, he worked mainly in
the field of spirituality, writing regularly for The Way and
gaining an international reputation as a retreat-giver. Appointed
to help train his fellow Jesuits he spent nearly thirty years at St
Beuno's (North Wales); for almost half of this time (from 1990) he
was plagued with ill health (a brain tumour that eventually turned
him blind), but he inspired many by his insight, tenacity and good
humour. Joseph A. Munitiz, SJ, was a friend and colleague of
Michael Ivens; his professional work has involved him mainly in
editorial work (English, Spanish and Greek publications); now
retired, he is based at the Jesuit novitiate in Birmingham.
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