FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CHICAGO, September 3, 2024 — Loyola Press is excited to announce the upcoming release of four notable books scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025. Each will offer the opportunity for daily prayer, inspiration, and reflection. The new titles include Sacred Space: Retreats and Reflections for Daily Life, Cherished by Jesus: A Daily Devotional for Women, Discern: Listening for God’s Whispers, and The Spiritual Path: Embarking on the Journey of a Lifetime.
Sacred Space: Retreats and Reflections for Daily Life by the Irish Jesuits
For over 25 years, the Irish Jesuits of Sacred Space have guided readers to find moments of stillness in the midst of life's chaos. Now, in Sacred Space: Retreats and Reflections for Daily Life, they offer an essential companion for both new and longtime Sacred Space readers. This special edition features full seasonal retreats for Advent and Lent, providing a structured path to deep contemplation and spiritual renewal. This special edition is now available to purchase on the Loyola Press website.
For over 25 years, the Irish Jesuits of Sacred Space have guided readers to find moments of stillness in the midst of life's chaos. Now, in Sacred Space: Retreats and Reflections for Daily Life, they offer an essential companion for both new and longtime Sacred Space readers. This special edition features full seasonal retreats for Advent and Lent, providing a structured path to deep contemplation and spiritual renewal. This special edition is now available to purchase on the Loyola Press website.
Cherished by Jesus: A Daily Devotional for Women by Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND
Cherished by Jesus is an empowering daily devotional written specifically for women, offering inspiring reflections and prayers grounded in the words and actions of Jesus. Through three core principles—Jesus’s respect for women, His deep understanding of their hearts, and the relevance of His teachings to their lives—this book helps readers grasp their divine worth. Each daily reflection sheds light on how much Jesus cares about the needs, dreams, challenges, and sorrows women face, encouraging a personal connection with Him in a way that is both meaningful and transformative. The book is set to be released on November 26, 2024.
Cherished by Jesus is an empowering daily devotional written specifically for women, offering inspiring reflections and prayers grounded in the words and actions of Jesus. Through three core principles—Jesus’s respect for women, His deep understanding of their hearts, and the relevance of His teachings to their lives—this book helps readers grasp their divine worth. Each daily reflection sheds light on how much Jesus cares about the needs, dreams, challenges, and sorrows women face, encouraging a personal connection with Him in a way that is both meaningful and transformative. The book is set to be released on November 26, 2024.
Discern: Listening for God’s Whispers by Mark Thibodeaux, SJ
Discern: Listening for God's Whispers by best-selling author Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, offers readers a thoughtful and practical guide to recognizing God’s presence in everyday life. Through a series of concise reflections and thought-provoking questions, this book helps readers perceive God’s subtle voice amidst the noise of daily life, drawing on Ignatian spirituality to distinguish between the spirits of consolation and desolation. With an emphasis on practical spirituality, it provides tools for integrating discernment into the demands of daily living, helping readers remain spiritually grounded and connected to God. The book is set to be released on December 3, 2024.
Discern: Listening for God's Whispers by best-selling author Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, offers readers a thoughtful and practical guide to recognizing God’s presence in everyday life. Through a series of concise reflections and thought-provoking questions, this book helps readers perceive God’s subtle voice amidst the noise of daily life, drawing on Ignatian spirituality to distinguish between the spirits of consolation and desolation. With an emphasis on practical spirituality, it provides tools for integrating discernment into the demands of daily living, helping readers remain spiritually grounded and connected to God. The book is set to be released on December 3, 2024.
The Spiritual Path: Embarking on the Journey of a Lifetime by Lisa Kelly
The Spiritual Path presents a practical, transformative 10-step Ignatian planning process designed to help readers activate their faith and shape their future. This book emphasizes that God is present and active in every aspect of our lives, not just in religious practices. By integrating physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual principles, it guides readers toward a more fulfilling and connected life. Through this structured process, readers can reflect on where they are now and move toward becoming the person God invites them to be, while fostering meaningful relationships with others. The book is set to be released on January 7, 2025.
The Spiritual Path presents a practical, transformative 10-step Ignatian planning process designed to help readers activate their faith and shape their future. This book emphasizes that God is present and active in every aspect of our lives, not just in religious practices. By integrating physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual principles, it guides readers toward a more fulfilling and connected life. Through this structured process, readers can reflect on where they are now and move toward becoming the person God invites them to be, while fostering meaningful relationships with others. The book is set to be released on January 7, 2025.
For interviews with the authors, contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist, publicist@loyolapress.com.
About the Authors
Sacred Space: Retreats and Reflections for Daily Life
The Irish Province of the Society of Jesus (the Irish Jesuits), founders of the www.sacredspace.ie, has provided a trusted online prayer guide since 1999. Their website serves millions of spiritual pilgrims of many faiths around the world.
Cherished by Jesus: A Daily Devotional for Women
Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a Sister of Notre Dame, is the author of more than ninety books. She has taught students in every grade from first through twelfth, and has served in parish ministry. Through her writings, speaking engagements, and spiritual retreats, Sister Kathleen inspires people of all ages to discover their divine worth by connecting with the faith.
Discern: Listening for God’s Whispers
Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, is an acknowledged expert on prayer and discernment. For ten years, he served as the director for Jesuits in formation, and he currently serves as the pastor of Holy Name Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the author of multiple books, including Reimagining the Ignatian Examen and Ignatian Discernment of Spirits in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care.
The Spiritual Path: Embarking on the Journey of a Lifetime
Lisa Kelly is an Ignatian Associate living in Omaha, Nebraska. She and her husband, Tom, completed the 19th Annotation in 2005. She applies a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard and a Master’s in Christian Spirituality, with a Certificate in the Ignatian Tradition, from Creighton University to incorporating spirituality into personal and organizational growth. As a co-director of the nonprofit La Storta and an Accompanier for the Discerning Leadership Program, she facilitates retreats and leadership development. She also writes on Ignatian spirituality for dotmagis.org (Loyola Press). Now, with four grown children and a 30+ year marriage filling her heart, Lisa is a grateful cancer and bone marrow transplant survivor, believing every day is a gift from the Power of Infinite Love and Creativity.
The Irish Province of the Society of Jesus (the Irish Jesuits), founders of the www.sacredspace.ie, has provided a trusted online prayer guide since 1999. Their website serves millions of spiritual pilgrims of many faiths around the world.
Cherished by Jesus: A Daily Devotional for Women
Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a Sister of Notre Dame, is the author of more than ninety books. She has taught students in every grade from first through twelfth, and has served in parish ministry. Through her writings, speaking engagements, and spiritual retreats, Sister Kathleen inspires people of all ages to discover their divine worth by connecting with the faith.
Discern: Listening for God’s Whispers
Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, is an acknowledged expert on prayer and discernment. For ten years, he served as the director for Jesuits in formation, and he currently serves as the pastor of Holy Name Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the author of multiple books, including Reimagining the Ignatian Examen and Ignatian Discernment of Spirits in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care.
The Spiritual Path: Embarking on the Journey of a Lifetime
Lisa Kelly is an Ignatian Associate living in Omaha, Nebraska. She and her husband, Tom, completed the 19th Annotation in 2005. She applies a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard and a Master’s in Christian Spirituality, with a Certificate in the Ignatian Tradition, from Creighton University to incorporating spirituality into personal and organizational growth. As a co-director of the nonprofit La Storta and an Accompanier for the Discerning Leadership Program, she facilitates retreats and leadership development. She also writes on Ignatian spirituality for dotmagis.org (Loyola Press). Now, with four grown children and a 30+ year marriage filling her heart, Lisa is a grateful cancer and bone marrow transplant survivor, believing every day is a gift from the Power of Infinite Love and Creativity.
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.
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Loyola Press New and Upcoming Releases:
| Sacred Space: Retreats and Reflections for Daily Life by The Irish Jesuits September 3, 2024 Loyola Press | $9.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5935-7 | Cherished by Jesus: A Daily Devotional for Women by Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND November 26, 2024 Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-6040-7 |
| Discern: Listening for God's Whispers by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ December 3, 2024 Loyola Press | $14.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5991-3 | The Spiritual Path: Embarking on the Journey of a Lifetime by Lisa Kelly January 7, 2025 Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5871-8 |