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CHICAGO, July 16, 2024 — Loyola Press is proud to announce the achievements of two of its prominent titles written by Kevin O’Brien, SJ, respected Jesuit educator and spiritual director. His newest book, Seeing with the Heart: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Adventures, has received two prestigious awards and recognition from the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, while the best-selling The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Daily Life has been revised and updated and is now available on the Loyola Press website.
Seeing with the Heart Awards and Recognition
Seeing with the Heart by Kevin O’Brien, SJ has received two recent awards:
1) 2024 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award – First Place in the Spirituality Category
2) 2024 Catholic Media Association Awards – First Place in the Spirituality Classical Category
In addition, Seeing with the Heart was chosen by the Ignatian Volunteer Corps as the book they will collectively read together this year. Each year, all corps members read one book together, sparking discussions that connect their service work with meaningful messages from the book to help them better serve the poor. They will begin reading in September 2024. Kevin O’Brien, SJ is set to lead a retreat day for corps members in January 2025. Seeing with the Heart is available to purchase on the Loyola Press website.
Seeing with the Heart by Kevin O’Brien, SJ has received two recent awards:
1) 2024 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award – First Place in the Spirituality Category
2) 2024 Catholic Media Association Awards – First Place in the Spirituality Classical Category
In addition, Seeing with the Heart was chosen by the Ignatian Volunteer Corps as the book they will collectively read together this year. Each year, all corps members read one book together, sparking discussions that connect their service work with meaningful messages from the book to help them better serve the poor. They will begin reading in September 2024. Kevin O’Brien, SJ is set to lead a retreat day for corps members in January 2025. Seeing with the Heart is available to purchase on the Loyola Press website.
Revised and Updated Edition of The Ignatian Adventure
Loyola Press is also excited to announce the release of the revised and updated edition of The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ. This beloved best-seller, which guides readers through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, has been enhanced with new insights and reflections and includes a new preface from the author. The Midwest Book Review has praised The Ignatian Adventure as “a comprehensive guide to the faith of St. Ignatius Loyola, as author Kevin O’Brien presents a studious exploration of faith and how to gain a better understanding of it.” It is an ideal resource for spiritual directors and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of Ignatian spirituality and a richer prayer life. The revised and updated version is now available for purchase on the Loyola Press website.
Loyola Press is also excited to announce the release of the revised and updated edition of The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ. This beloved best-seller, which guides readers through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, has been enhanced with new insights and reflections and includes a new preface from the author. The Midwest Book Review has praised The Ignatian Adventure as “a comprehensive guide to the faith of St. Ignatius Loyola, as author Kevin O’Brien presents a studious exploration of faith and how to gain a better understanding of it.” It is an ideal resource for spiritual directors and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of Ignatian spirituality and a richer prayer life. The revised and updated version is now available for purchase on the Loyola Press website.
For interviews with the authors, contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist, publicist@loyolapress.com.
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About the Author
Kevin O’Brien, SJ, is a former lawyer who became a Jesuit nearly 25 years ago. He regularly conducts spiritual retreats for the young and old alike. An experienced high school teacher and college professor, he is the author of The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Daily Life and Seeing with the Heart: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Adventures.
About Loyola Press
Loyola Press embraces the Jesuit passion for helping people find God in all things. We continue the Jesuit tradition of excellence and service by providing inspiring content for children and adults and by being people for others.
Seeing with the Heart: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Adventures
Written by Kevin O’Brien, SJ
January 24, 2023
Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-5529-8
The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Daily Life (Revised and Updated)
Written by Kevin O’Brien, SJ
June 6, 2024
Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-3577-1
Written by Kevin O’Brien, SJ
January 24, 2023
Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-5529-8
The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Daily Life (Revised and Updated)
Written by Kevin O’Brien, SJ
June 6, 2024
Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-3577-1